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...) 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 Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vii 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... 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 21.6 cm) Specifications...
...) 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 Charger - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vii 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... 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 21.6 cm) Specifications...
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... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software...
... the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. Install the software...
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...you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later 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...Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter...
...you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later 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...Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter...
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... 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 automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version... easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI...
... 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 automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version... easily. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI...
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... hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select unganged mode or ganged mode. 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 select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration...
... hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select unganged mode or ganged mode. 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 select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration...
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...on Port1~6 [Disabled] These items appear only when you to [AHCI]. Port4 is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy ROM] [UEFI DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T. Port6 to select Board SATA RAID ROM. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is disabled. [Enabled...USB settings. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu allows 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 ...
...on Port1~6 [Disabled] These items appear only when you to [AHCI]. Port4 is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy ROM] [UEFI DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T. Port6 to select Board SATA RAID ROM. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is disabled. [Enabled...USB settings. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu allows 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 ...
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.... These settings only apply when Fast Boot is set to [Disabled] and allows you to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to set the waiting time for Windows requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] ...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 during POST. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. [Enabled] Select to display the post report. The values range from ...
.... These settings only apply when Fast Boot is set to [Disabled] and allows you to 10 seconds. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to set the waiting time for Windows requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] ...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 during POST. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. [Enabled] Select to display the post report. The values range from ...
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... or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [On]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you set Launch CSM... devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to...
... or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to [On]. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you set Launch CSM... devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to...
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...: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage...
...: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage...
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... DBX from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to delete the db file from your system. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-31 The DB file must be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that are no...db and dbx loaded management. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append DBX from file Allows you can be loaded. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ...
... DBX from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to delete the db file from your system. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-31 The DB file must be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that are no...db and dbx loaded management. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Append DBX from file Allows you can be loaded. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ...