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Profile 3-27 3.9 Exit menu 3-28 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-29 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
Profile 3-27 3.9 Exit menu 3-28 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-29 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
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... 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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...describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the... 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are...
...describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the... 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are...
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... from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - EPU ASUS TPU - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features: - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM...
... from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - EPU ASUS TPU - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features: - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM...
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... 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, 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. M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
... 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, 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. M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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... and forth between different utilities. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to a .... MemOK! AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to use functions, with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to enhance system stability through AI Suite II...
... and forth between different utilities. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling VRM spread spectrum. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to a .... MemOK! AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to use functions, with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to enhance system stability through AI Suite II...
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...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 BIOS is a user-friendly utility that demand far more intricate system settings. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB... stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly ...
...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 BIOS is a user-friendly utility that demand far more intricate system settings. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB... stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly ...
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... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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... takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on...
... takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on...
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... 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA ...through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial...
... 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA ...through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial...
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... back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [AC97]. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is set to this connector. 3 Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports ... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. 4 5. By default, this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1...
... back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [AC97]. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is set to this connector. 3 Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports ... you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. 4 5. By default, this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1...
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... the system power, and blinks when the system is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect...
... the system power, and blinks when the system is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect...
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...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
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...when you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41 Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. System power 6. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short ...
...when you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41 Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. System power 6. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short ...
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... management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is provided for system startup in this user manual refers to run this program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1 You can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on how to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is provided for system startup in this user manual refers to run this program. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1 You can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on how to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS Version : 0119 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/07/2011... boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS Version : 0119 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/07/2011... boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ...
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Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration....1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for ... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-3
Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration....1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for ... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-3
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... the submenu, select the item and press . Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. General help At the top right...
... the submenu, select the item and press . Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. You cannot select an item that menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. General help At the top right...
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...The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0119 x64 04/07/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory...security settings. In Setup the User will have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-5
...The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0119 x64 04/07/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory...security settings. In Setup the User will have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-5
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... set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Select the...
... set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Select the...