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... broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the...
... broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the...
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... following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO...
... following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO...
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Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do... overclocking. 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 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the...
Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do... overclocking. 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 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the...
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... Use of a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 The power supply plugs are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the... power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the...
... Use of a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 The power supply plugs are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the... power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the...
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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 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.
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...power supplies, the system LED lights up . At power on the chain) c. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS M5A97 PRO... 2-41 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. The system ...
...power supplies, the system LED lights up . At power on the chain) c. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS M5A97 PRO... 2-41 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. The system ...
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... Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. �S�e�e��C��h�a�p��te�... CrossFireX technology. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3....
... Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. �S�e�e��C��h�a�p��te�... CrossFireX technology. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3....
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... cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™...
... cards and the motherboard layout may vary with graphics cards) 5. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™...