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M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS USB...
M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS O.C. Multi-language BIOS - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS USB...
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...with any chassis. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. M5A97 R2.0 1-1 AMD Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which...check the effects with less power consumption. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and ...; Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD Vision Engine Control Center....
...with any chassis. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. M5A97 R2.0 1-1 AMD Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which...check the effects with less power consumption. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and ...; Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD Vision Engine Control Center....
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... The actual charging speed may vary with AI Suite II utility. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-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 critical PC components in real-time-helping save power...
... The actual charging speed may vary with AI Suite II utility. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-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 critical PC components in real-time-helping save power...
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...settings. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. This is in regards to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to ...VCore / VDDNB voltage in 0.00625V steps and DRAM voltage in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1.1.6 Other Features ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products...
...settings. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. This is in regards to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to ...VCore / VDDNB voltage in 0.00625V steps and DRAM voltage in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1.1.6 Other Features ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products...
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.... • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. 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 ... standard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS...
.... • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. 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 ... standard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS...
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... as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-13 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 ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four...
... as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-13 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 ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four...
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... without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, 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 button to fine...on a bare or open-case system. It allows you to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn of a button. M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey switch Ensure to press the key during bootup. Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DirectKey button This feature allows your system...
... without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, 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 button to fine...on a bare or open-case system. It allows you to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn of a button. M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey switch Ensure to press the key during bootup. Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DirectKey button This feature allows your system...
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...fail to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! switch • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system .... switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn...
...fail to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! switch • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system .... switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ... the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user...
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ... the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user...
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... 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, power status, and changing the fan settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click...
... 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, power status, and changing the fan settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click...
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... the screen shows Not Installed. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to create/confirm the...
... the screen shows Not Installed. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to create/confirm the...
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...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 600.0MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you... install on the CPU/DIMMs you to set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-...
...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 600.0MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you... install on the CPU/DIMMs you to set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-...
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...CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in this happens, revert to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-11 If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and ...this menu allow you to set the DRAM driving control features. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears...
...CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in this happens, revert to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-11 If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and ...this menu allow you to set the DRAM driving control features. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears...
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...] [Enabled] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to...
...] [Enabled] CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to...
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...to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as CPU Level Up that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in TurboV will ...AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up.
...to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as CPU Level Up that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in TurboV will ...AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up.
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... Chapter 4: Software support Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend...environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for the system Using Fast Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Click OK...
... Chapter 4: Software support Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend...environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for the system Using Fast Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Click OK...
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To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-7 After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system. 5. Click Auto Tuning tab ...system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. If you want to cancel the overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the ...
To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-7 After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system. 5. Click Auto Tuning tab ...system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. If you want to cancel the overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the ...