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Before you for reference only. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 PRO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary...retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and ...
Before you for reference only. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 PRO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary...retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and ...
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...optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency ...ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to patch memory issues. AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS M5A97 PRO...
...optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency ...ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to patch memory issues. AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS M5A97 PRO...
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... creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to energy consumptions. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue...
... creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to energy consumptions. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue...
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ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 6. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. Front panel audio connector...
... CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. 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 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. switch 6. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. Front panel audio connector...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-16 Timing 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-27 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 ...6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS KINGSTON ...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-16 Timing 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-27 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 ...6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS KINGSTON ...
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...• • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( ... ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB ( 4x DS - - 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No.
...• • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( ... ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB ( 4x DS - - 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No.
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...HCF8 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as... Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) ...
...HCF8 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as... Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) ...
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... motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - Onchip SATA Controller - - - Onchip USB 2 - - PCI slot 1 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - PCIE x1_1 - - - shared - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 Realtek 8111E - - - - Onchip USB 1 - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - - JMicron ATA Controller 0 JMicron ATA Controller 1 - - - See page 2-22 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get...
... motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - Onchip SATA Controller - - - Onchip USB 2 - - PCI slot 1 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - PCIE x1_1 - - - shared - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 Realtek 8111E - - - - Onchip USB 1 - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - - JMicron ATA Controller 0 JMicron ATA Controller 1 - - - See page 2-22 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get...
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...you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the...; We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. This is not...
...you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the...; We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. This is not...
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AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set ...
AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set ...
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... bracket (COM1) is ��c�o�n��n�e�c�t�o�r�, set to [HD]; Connect one end of the system chassis. 4. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21
... bracket (COM1) is ��c�o�n��n�e�c�t�o�r�, set to [HD]; Connect one end of the system chassis. 4. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21
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...the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (.... Chapter 2 7. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
...the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (.... Chapter 2 7. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are for details. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
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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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ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-27 3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-27 3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-31 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-31 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
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2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-33
2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-33
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-37 USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions.
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-37 USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions.
