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...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A97 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A97 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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...B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •... noise emissions from that interference will not occur in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a particular installation. vi This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell ...
...B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •... noise emissions from that interference will not occur in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a particular installation. vi This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell ...
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... came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself... cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer.
... came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself... cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer.
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... you have been added by your dealer. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. Optional documentation...
... you have been added by your dealer. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. Optional documentation...
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...-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® ... more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors...
...-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® ... more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors...
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... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 PRO motherboard! ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Before...
... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 PRO motherboard! ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Before...
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...DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133...Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 ...
...DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133...Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 ...
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...settings and dramatically improves your performance with no need to use software package. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling spread spectrum. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to supervise overclocking, energy... to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in -one simple to a digital standard. Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to use functions, with AI Suite II utility.
...settings and dramatically improves your performance with no need to use software package. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling spread spectrum. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to supervise overclocking, energy... to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in -one simple to a digital standard. Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to use functions, with AI Suite II utility.
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... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB...
... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB...
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... Ready The motherboard is in regards to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other...
... Ready The motherboard is in regards to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other...
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...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components...the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove...
...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components...the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more on its...install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use ...
... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more on its...install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS...ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS...ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard...
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...1GB) SS - - 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. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 ...; • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(...
...1GB) SS - - 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. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 ...; • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(...
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... • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8...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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO...
... • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8...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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO...
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...; • • 1.7 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No.
...; • • 1.7 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No.