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...M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS ... ATX Power connection 2-9 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.7 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii
...M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS ... ATX Power connection 2-9 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.7 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii
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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 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio ... 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 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio ... 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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...Network iControl 4-21 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-25 4.3.8 FAN Xpert 4-27 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-28 4.3.10 Probe II 4-29 4.3.11 Sensor Recorder 4-30 4.3.12 ASUS Update 4-32 4.3.13 MyLogo2 4-33 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-35 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the... begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
...Network iControl 4-21 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-25 4.3.8 FAN Xpert 4-27 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-28 4.3.10 Probe II 4-29 4.3.11 Sensor Recorder 4-30 4.3.12 ASUS Update 4-32 4.3.13 MyLogo2 4-33 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-35 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the... begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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... how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when...
... how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when...
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...4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x ... the next page) ix ASUS Noise Filter AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) 2 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back I/O - M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset ...
...4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 2 x ... the next page) ix ASUS Noise Filter AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) 2 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back I/O - M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset ...
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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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...BIOS Flashback button for your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to press the key... and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-3 The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first...
...BIOS Flashback button for your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to press the key... and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-3 The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first...
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...you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product...Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features...
...you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product...Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features...
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.... • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we...capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB,...
.... • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we...capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB,...
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...about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the ... your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. MemOK! M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the...
...about 30 seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the ... your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. MemOK! M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the...
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Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button For more details about using the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button For more details about using the USB BIOS Flashback button, refer to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically. BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
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...instructions to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com). This may have risks. If this means that the BIOS updating process is completed. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To use USB BIOS Flashback...happens, please restart the system to complete the installation. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the ...
...instructions to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com). This may have risks. If this means that the BIOS updating process is completed. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To use USB BIOS Flashback...happens, please restart the system to complete the installation. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the ...
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... ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions... to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for this...
... ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions... to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for this...
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... for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced...
... for information on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced...
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...and create a profile. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Press [Enter] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-26... , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is ...
...and create a profile. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Key in the BIOS Flash. Press [Enter] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-26... , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is ...
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...BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to boot. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS...• This utility is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that ...
...BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to boot. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS...• This utility is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that ...
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.../11/2012 2. If you update the BIOS using this utility. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to download. Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-29
.../11/2012 2. If you update the BIOS using this utility. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to download. Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-29
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.../11/2012 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 2. You can decide whether...
.../11/2012 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Model Name M5A97 R2.0 Version 0304 Release Date 05/11/2012 2. You can decide whether...
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.... 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER... Exit [F2] Backup 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-31 Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ...
.... 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER... Exit [F2] Backup 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-31 Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ...
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Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure!
Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure!