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...Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 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 DDR3 1066MHz. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard...
...Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - 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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 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 DDR3 1066MHz. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard...
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... performance and overclocking capabilities. 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 overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It is optimized with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS...
... performance and overclocking capabilities. 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 overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It is optimized with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS...
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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. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor... site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor... site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation...
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...8226; M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz 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...(2 x 1GB) SS TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 ...
...8226; M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz 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...(2 x 1GB) SS TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 ...
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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 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • ...
...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 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • ...
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... x DS - - 2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x SS - - 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 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 KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB...8226; • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9
... x DS - - 2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x SS - - 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 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 KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB...8226; • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9
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DS - - DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-...
DS - - DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-...
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Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 ...-HCF8 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 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...
Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 ...-HCF8 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 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...
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...SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if ... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using...
...SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. If you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if ... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using...
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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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... language, system performance mode and boot device 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...of the BIOS setup program Clicks 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... the display language 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...
... language, system performance mode and boot device 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...of the BIOS setup program Clicks 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... the display language 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...
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...using Windows® 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. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all ...ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-17 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. If one drive to be calculated and written. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard...
...using Windows® 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. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all ...ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-17 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to a second drive. If one drive to be calculated and written. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard...
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... 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 create a RAID driver disk. 7. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use a USB floppy disk ... instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to ...
... 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 create a RAID driver disk. 7. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use a USB floppy disk ... instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to ...
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...off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers...174; certified. • Ensure that your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at ...technology. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Programs and ...
...off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers...174; certified. • Ensure that your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at ...technology. Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Programs and ...