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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 2-12...
... 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 2-12...
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...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 - ASUS AI Suite II - x 8.5 in . 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 ...-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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x...
...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 - ASUS AI Suite II - x 8.5 in . 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 ...-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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x...
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... select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. 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 EZ Update is a utility that allows 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
... select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. 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 EZ Update is a utility that allows 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
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...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system... when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using...
...the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system... when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using...
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.... This utility also allows you to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive...
.... This utility also allows you to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive...
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... V1.30 M5A97 PLUS 0302 02/21/2014 M5A97P.CAP 8194 2014-02-21 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Booting the system to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The DOS screen appears. When the ASUS Logo...
... V1.30 M5A97 PLUS 0302 02/21/2014 M5A97P.CAP 8194 2014-02-21 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Booting the system to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The DOS screen appears. When the ASUS Logo...
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... them. 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. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-5 3. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
... them. 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. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-5 3. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
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...BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS...of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Do this motherboard apply for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or ...
...BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS...of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Do this motherboard apply for the advanced BIOS settings. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or ...
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...: [Both, 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 the...set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [... the NumLock to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
...: [Both, 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 the...set to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [... the NumLock to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
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... Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-33 Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the BIOS Flash. Label Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous...
... Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-33 Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the BIOS Flash. Label Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous...