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Profile 3-26 3.9 Exit menu 3-27 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-28 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-28 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-31 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-33 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 2.3.1 ... USB Configuration 3-17 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-18 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.8 APM 3-19 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-20 3.6 Monitor menu 3-21 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-26 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-26 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26...
Profile 3-26 3.9 Exit menu 3-27 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-28 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-28 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-31 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-33 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 2.3.1 ... USB Configuration 3-17 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-18 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-18 3.5.8 APM 3-19 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-20 3.6 Monitor menu 3-21 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-26 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-26 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26...
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...a mobile device, and other easy-to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's ...the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for ...
...a mobile device, and other easy-to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's ...the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for ...
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...settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Precision Tweaker ... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through...
...settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to share and distribute your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Precision Tweaker ... ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through...
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..., you to fine-tune performance when working on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn of a button. M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey switch Ensure to save your data before using the power-on or turn on button to allow you can enter the BIOS ... allows your system will shut down. 1.2.6 Onboard switches and buttons Onboard switches and buttons allow your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on a bare...
..., you to fine-tune performance when working on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn of a button. M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey switch Ensure to save your data before using the power-on or turn on button to allow you can enter the BIOS ... allows your system will shut down. 1.2.6 Onboard switches and buttons Onboard switches and buttons allow your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on a bare...
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...DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using... and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED ...
...DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-17 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using... and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED ...
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...RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-19 For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data... in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the ...
...RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-19 For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data... in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the ...
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... continue lighting until the problem is pressed for three seconds. DRAM LED M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 DRAM LED 3. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 1-20 M5A97 R2.0 FLBK_LED M5A97 R2.0 FLBK LED Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of...Powered Off M5A97 R2.0 Onboard LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process....
... continue lighting until the problem is pressed for three seconds. DRAM LED M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 DRAM LED 3. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 1-20 M5A97 R2.0 FLBK_LED M5A97 R2.0 FLBK LED Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of...Powered Off M5A97 R2.0 Onboard LED 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process....
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...use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of.... Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 3. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 R2.0 GND GND GND GND +3 Volts...
...use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of.... Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 3. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 R2.0 GND GND GND GND +3 Volts...
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... BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 This may have risks. Insert the USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To... updated automatically. Simply insert a USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com).
... BIOS Flashback Wizard to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 This may have risks. Insert the USB storage device to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. If this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. 5. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To... updated automatically. Simply insert a USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com).
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...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected... 30 seconds from orange to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-17 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Ensure...
...a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected... 30 seconds from orange to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-17 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on test. Ensure...
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...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate...have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term...
...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate...have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term...
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... this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes...
... this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes...
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...when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-3 Selects the display language of the selected ...mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you ...
...when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-3 Selects the display language of the selected ...mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you ...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following ... 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature,...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following ... 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature,...
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... the item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Configuration fields ...is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-5 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the ...
... the item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Configuration fields ...is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-5 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the ...
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... convert 32bit I/O to select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Allows you to 64bit MMIO. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory...
... convert 32bit I/O to select the primary boot graphic controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Allows you to 64bit MMIO. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory...
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.... Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to [Enabled]. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will become user-configurable with set the Network Stack item to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item...
.... Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to [Enabled]. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will become user-configurable with set the Network Stack item to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item...
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... sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 3.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Disables the... full screen logo display feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. 3.7.1 [On] [Off] 3.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On...
... sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 3.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Disables the... full screen logo display feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to change the system boot options. 3.7.1 [On] [Off] 3.7.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On...
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...the add-on device to do so. 3.7.6 INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] [Postponed] Allows Option ROMs to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-25 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.... • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS ...
...the add-on device to do so. 3.7.6 INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] [Postponed] Allows Option ROMs to start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-25 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.... • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS ...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Slot... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to configure options for special functions. For more details, see section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect...
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Slot... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to configure options for special functions. For more details, see section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect...