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... ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...the product for which is defaced or missing. Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). to this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of ...
... ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...the product for which is defaced or missing. Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). to this manual, including the products and software described in it, may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of ...
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... 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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... 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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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.... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or...
.... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or...
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Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual. Used to select. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the ...
Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual. Used to select. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in the ...
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... connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial...COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xi M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9...
... connector 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial...COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xi M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 R2.0 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 motherboard User Manual User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 R2.0 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 motherboard User Manual User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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...system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory ...channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher...
...system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory ...channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher...
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...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test... the next set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! switch lights continuously. M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2...
...• We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test... the next set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! switch lights continuously. M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2...
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...Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-23 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 GND ...RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M5A97 R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to...
...Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-23 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 GND ...RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M5A97 R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to...
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...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. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, ... flexible and convenient mouse input. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained...
...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. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, ... flexible and convenient mouse input. 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. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained...
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...parameters will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to enhance the system performance. DRAM O.C. It takes around five minutes, ...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. PCIE Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to select a DRAM O.C. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...
...parameters will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to enhance the system performance. DRAM O.C. It takes around five minutes, ...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. PCIE Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to select a DRAM O.C. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...
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... 2.200000V to CPU loading. The values vary with your CPU type with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally ...affects CPU voltage. Different sub-items appear according to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.4.15 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows...
... 2.200000V to CPU loading. The values vary with your CPU type with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally ...affects CPU voltage. Different sub-items appear according to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.4.15 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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...Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to [Manual] 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Rear... [Auto] This item lets user turn off cores except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) ...
...Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to [Manual] 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Rear... [Auto] This item lets user turn off cores except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=4] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) ...
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... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature... Use the and keys to 75ºC. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature...
... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature... Use the and keys to 75ºC. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature...
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...range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-23 3.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [... temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard...
...range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-23 3.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [... temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The following four items appear only when you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard...
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...BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in Windows® ...environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this chapter to...
...BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in Windows® ...environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this chapter to...
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...software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 ...Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference...
...software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 ...Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference...
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...8226; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 05/11/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH:.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt,...
...8226; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 05/11/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH:.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt,...
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... Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Manual menu contains the list of your computer. The...
... Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Manual menu contains the list of your computer. The...
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... Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are provided in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual...
... Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are provided in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. The Manual...