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... the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full...
... the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full...
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...RAM data. M5A97 PLUS CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut ...down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock...
...RAM data. M5A97 PLUS CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut ...down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock...
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... of the screen has 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...
... of the screen has 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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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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
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... O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the value. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-13 CPU Bus Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA...
... O.C. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the value. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-13 CPU Bus Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA...
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...[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. Press to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU ... [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.7 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.4.8 PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE...
...[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. Press to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU ... [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 2.4.7 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.4.8 PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE...