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... Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-25 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-25 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer...
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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 combo...
... 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 combo...
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... 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 exciting computing than 2.2TB in variety of useful profiles... can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk ...
... 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 exciting computing than 2.2TB in variety of useful profiles... can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the elegant appearance! Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk ...
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...memory settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots ...
...memory settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating ...different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots ...
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... not exactly match what you see on the system chassis to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If you with the same smoothness as possible. You can be used under the Exit menu. See section...the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is connected to your motherboard if you change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed ...
... not exactly match what you see on the system chassis to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. If you with the same smoothness as possible. You can be used under the Exit menu. See section...the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is connected to your motherboard if you change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed ...
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... the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Select an item then press to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-25 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets...
... the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Select an item then press to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-25 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets...
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... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from one to Profile Load CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-27
... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from one to Profile Load CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-27
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... comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-29 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in case you to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance...
... comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-29 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in case you to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance...
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...3 4. You can decide whether to continue. 5. Click Next. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the ...Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you want to complete the update process. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or ...
...3 4. You can decide whether to continue. 5. Click Next. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the ...Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you want to complete the update process. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or ...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-31 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. Click Browse to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide whether...
Follow the onscreen instructions to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-31 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. Click Browse to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide whether...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 PRO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0130 Folder Info 04/26/11 04/26/11 01/12/08 01/12/08 01/12/08 01/12/...: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 PRO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0130 Folder Info 04/26/11 04/26/11 01/12/08 01/12/08 01/12/08 01/12/...: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down...
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and ... C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not...
...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and ... C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not...
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..., press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-35 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press any user-assigned filename with no...
..., press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-35 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Press any user-assigned filename with no...
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... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
... SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
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... the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD ...installation. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in -one interface that came with models. • Refer to customize...
... the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD ...installation. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in -one interface that came with models. • Refer to customize...