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... is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x ... S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (...
... is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x ... S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (...
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... (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). the latest connectivity standard. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+ / AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better...; 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with USB 3.0 - True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use...
... (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). the latest connectivity standard. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+ / AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better...; 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with USB 3.0 - True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use...
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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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...Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a... configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 ...
...Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a... configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 ...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ...; • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz 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 9-10-9-28 9 10-10-...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ...; • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz 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 9-10-9-28 9 10-10-...
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... - 8-8-8-24 - • Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing - 9-11-9-27 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 -...1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) ...
... - 8-8-8-24 - • Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing - 9-11-9-27 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 -...1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) ...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x DS N/A - 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/...8226; - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - ...
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x DS N/A - 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/...8226; - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - ...
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...; • 1.7 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS - - 8 DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - -
...; • 1.7 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS - - 8 DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - -
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... 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. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD...AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard...
... 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. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD...AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard...
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... set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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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. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-25
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... 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 enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS Version : 0119 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total...Priority Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the ...
... 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 enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS Version : 0119 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total...Priority Energy Saving Normal Chapter 3 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the ...
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...174; XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The RAID 5 configuration is available only...motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be calculated and written. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you have to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO...
...174; XP SP3 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The RAID 5 configuration is available only...motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be calculated and written. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that allows you have to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO...
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... Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. For Windows® Vista or...screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to enter...
... Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. For Windows® Vista or...screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Write-protect the floppy disk to enter...
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... card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the.../s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. 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 ...
... card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the.../s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. 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 ...