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...this guide...viii M5A97 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4...heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-27 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-30 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-33 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-34 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-35 2.3.9 Expension Card installation...
...this guide...viii M5A97 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4...heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-27 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-30 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-33 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-34 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-35 2.3.9 Expension Card installation...
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...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep... are unplugged before you detect any area where it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
...about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep... are unplugged before you detect any area where it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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...language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS O.C. Precision Tweaker 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage...M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS...
...language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS O.C. Precision Tweaker 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage...M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS...
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... WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 9.6 in . M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors... 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (1 x 3-pin) 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 24-pin EATX...
... WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii x 9.6 in . M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors... 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (1 x 3-pin) 1 x COM connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 24-pin EATX...
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...™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2133...compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest ...
...™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2133...compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest ...
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... VRM spread spectrum. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! MemOK! The 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with AI Suite II utility. determines ..., fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 It allows you to patch memory issues. TPU Unleash your system boot success. Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to use functions, with superior flexibility and ...
... VRM spread spectrum. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! MemOK! The 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with AI Suite II utility. determines ..., fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 It allows you to patch memory issues. TPU Unleash your system boot success. Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to use functions, with superior flexibility and ...
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...and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI...DIY process! All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that demand far more intricate system settings. Combined ...
...and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI...DIY process! All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that demand far more intricate system settings. Combined ...
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... cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or...
... cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or...
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... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! switch 6. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Standby...
... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! switch 6. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Standby...
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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8... SS KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Chip NO. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D...
... - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8... SS KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Chip NO. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D...
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Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode) 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCI slot 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode) 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCI slot 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 - shared - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for better thermal...
... 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 - shared - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for better thermal...
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...) feature. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear...passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
...) feature. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear...passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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... change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to enhance system performance. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests... system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 •...
... change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to enhance system performance. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests... system. 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 •...
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...that the system is solved. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). This is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 2. This user-friendly design provides an ... component. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the...
...that the system is solved. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). This is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 2. This user-friendly design provides an ... component. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the...
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... motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis ...fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)...
... motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis ...fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN)...
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.../PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These... connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...
.../PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These... connectors are designed to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...
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...or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The ...system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD...
...or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The ...system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-25
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-25