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...items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A97 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®... you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. • AMD® FX Series CPU on the next page) vi M5A97 PLUS specifications summary APU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® AM3+ socket for AMD® FX™/Phenom...
...items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A97 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows®... you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. • AMD® FX Series CPU on the next page) vi M5A97 PLUS specifications summary APU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® AM3+ socket for AMD® FX™/Phenom...
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... install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-1
... install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-1
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1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-5
1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-5
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To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-7
To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-7
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... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system 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 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.... To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system 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 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.... To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
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shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-11 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 ...
shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-11 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 ...
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... 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Side Speaker Out ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-13 This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 mouse port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for the function of this port becomes...
... 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Side Speaker Out ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-13 This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 mouse port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for the function of this port becomes...
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...to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-15 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24W...) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan ...
...to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-15 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24W...) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan ...
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...mode by default. 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 ...• These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-17 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) ...
...mode by default. 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 ...• These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [RAID]. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-17 See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) ...
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... connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-19 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC M5A97 PLUS USB1314 USB1112 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V...front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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'...
... connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-19 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC M5A97 PLUS USB1314 USB1112 USB910 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND USB+5V...front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD]. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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'...
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..., 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 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update...
..., 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 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update...
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...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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment.... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Turn off the ...
...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 update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment.... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Turn off the ...
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... 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 Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS...
... 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 Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS...
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Selects the display language of the Advanced Mode. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides ... enters the Advanced Mode Displays Advanced mode Power the system menus Saving mode properties Advanced mode Boot device functions priority Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available...
Selects the display language of the Advanced Mode. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides ... enters the Advanced Mode Displays Advanced mode Power the system menus Saving mode properties Advanced mode Boot device functions priority Normal mode Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available...
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... to display the other items on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the selected item. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu...
... to display the other items on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the selected item. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu...
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... program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Otherwise, you set a user password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you...
... program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Otherwise, you set a user password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-11 From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you...
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... 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 frequency to 600.0MHz. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-13
... 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 frequency to 600.0MHz. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-13
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... you to 12. DRAM RAS# to 7. The values range from 4 to WRITE Timing [Auto] You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-15 The values range from 4 to CAS# Delay [Auto] You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DRAM WRITE to 7. To restore...
... you to 12. DRAM RAS# to 7. The values range from 4 to WRITE Timing [Auto] You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-15 The values range from 4 to CAS# Delay [Auto] You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. DRAM WRITE to 7. To restore...
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... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-17 The values range from 0.00625V to 0.5V with a 0.006250V interval. The values range from 0.006250V to 0.7V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto...
... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-17 The values range from 0.00625V to 0.5V with a 0.006250V interval. The values range from 0.006250V to 0.7V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto...
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... disables Core C6 state function. IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable High Performance Computing Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Allows...
... disables Core C6 state function. IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable High Performance Computing Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Allows...
