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... 3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard 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...
... 3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard 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...
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... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...
... and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...
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... 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. xii x 9.6 in . 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...
... 2.0, 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. xii x 9.6 in . 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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... the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. The built-in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard...
... the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. The built-in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard...
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...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Memory configurations You...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this ...
...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Memory configurations You...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this ...
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...; • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 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...
...; • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 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...
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...; • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO...
...; • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO...
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... KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24...; • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( ...
... KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24...; • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( ...
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... - - Timing - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) ... - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ...
... - - Timing - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) ... - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ...
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... Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. We ... (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • • SS MICRON ...
... Brand Chip NO. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. We ... (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • • SS MICRON ...
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... PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 the black wire...
... PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 the black wire...
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...Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-19 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function > Monitor ASUS Core Unlocker Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Boot Tool Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing ... Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Boot Tool ...
...Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-19 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function > Monitor ASUS Core Unlocker Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Boot Tool Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing ... Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Boot Tool ...
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...has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Follow ...(OS). Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3 Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, 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 launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ...
...has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Follow ...(OS). Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3 Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, 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 launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ...
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...ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to a lower value for better thermal solution. 5. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for system performance, or to enhance reliability and stability. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3. CPU... II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. CPU Load-line Calibration Higher load...
...ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to a lower value for better thermal solution. 5. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for system performance, or to enhance reliability and stability. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3. CPU... II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. CPU Load-line Calibration Higher load...
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After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main ... adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-5 Refer ...
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main ... adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-5 Refer ...
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... Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user... manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to...
... Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user... manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to...
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... appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. If you want to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To keep the result, click Stop. 4. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. An animation appears...
... appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. If you want to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To keep the result, click Stop. 4. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. An animation appears...
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...can select to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-... the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *•...current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-9
...can select to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-... the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *•...current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-9
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Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your ...Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main...for your PC's system loading. 4.3.5 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your ...Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main...for your PC's system loading. 4.3.5 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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...interval of any problem with these components. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts... Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11 Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu...
...interval of any problem with these components. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts... Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11 Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu...