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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi M5A97 PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi M5A97 PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu...
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...with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. About this guide is set to fix it by yourself. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are... the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the...
...with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. About this guide is set to fix it by yourself. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are... the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the...
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... Logo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 3-jack 7.1-channel audio I /O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU - 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...
... Logo 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 3-jack 7.1-channel audio I /O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Support DVD Form factor ASUS EPU - 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...
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... earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on... expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
... earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on... expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
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... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. M5A97 PLUS CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM...
... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. M5A97 PLUS CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM...
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... RAID feature is purchased separately. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-17 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A97 PLUS PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT M5A97 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default...
... RAID feature is purchased separately. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-17 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A97 PLUS PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT M5A97 PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default...
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... module to this connector to avail of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-19 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A97 PLUS AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R ...SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A97 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS...
... module to this connector to avail of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-19 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A97 PLUS AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R ...SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A97 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS...
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... you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and ...updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update ...
... you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and ...updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update ...
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...only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. 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. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down ...arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑...
...only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. 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. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down ...arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑...
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... not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-3 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
... not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-3 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
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...ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The DOS screen appears. Select the optical drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 M5A97 PLUS... 0302 02/21/2014 M5A97P.CAP 8194 2014-02-21 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ...
...ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The DOS screen appears. Select the optical drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 M5A97 PLUS... 0302 02/21/2014 M5A97P.CAP 8194 2014-02-21 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ...
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Restart your computer. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3. Select Yes and press . 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 confirm BIOS update. 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the ...
Restart your computer. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3. Select Yes and press . 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 confirm BIOS update. 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the ...
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.... Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Do... this motherboard apply for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you in this section are for ...
.... Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Do... this motherboard apply for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you in this section are for ...
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ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output and CPU/Chassis fan speed without saving the changes, ...item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . Selects the display language...
ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU Voltage output and CPU/Chassis fan speed without saving the changes, ...item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press . Selects the display language...
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To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar ...
To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar ...
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... that do not fit on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items on ... you can change the value of options. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. General help At the ...
... that do not fit on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items on ... you can change the value of options. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. General help At the ...
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2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ... security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to choose the...
2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ... security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to choose the...
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... Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press ... password for information on top of the screen show Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. ...
... Not Installed. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press ... password for information on top of the screen show Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. ...
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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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.... 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 2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled] and allows you to adjust the CPU/NB 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 2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled] and allows you to adjust the CPU/NB frequency.