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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 EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other Features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 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 Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and...
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 EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other Features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 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 Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and...
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...13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 ... 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 ...
...13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 ... 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 ...
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4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-8 4.3.4 Remote GO 4-9 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-20 4.3.6 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...
4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-8 4.3.4 Remote GO 4-9 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-20 4.3.6 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...
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... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
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... 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power 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, ...Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! 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...
... 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power 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, ...Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! 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...
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..., you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-3 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with dual selectable modes and native support for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to...
..., you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-3 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with dual selectable modes and native support for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without having to...
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...friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to personalize your favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that ...allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos ...
...friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to personalize your favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Profile that ...allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos ...
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... switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously..... • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! 2.
... switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously..... • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! 2.
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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. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3. BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
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. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 3. BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.
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... also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com). Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to a USB portable device's root directory. 2. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. If this means that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused...
... also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com). Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to a USB portable device's root directory. 2. If the BIOS program is not operating properly. If this means that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused...
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... that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M5A97R20.CAP for system startup in the...hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more 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 UEFI ...
... that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M5A97R20.CAP for system startup in the...hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more 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 UEFI ...
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... program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on...
... program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on...
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... boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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...
... boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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...
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... manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy...
... manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy...
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To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-31 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to...
To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-31 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to...
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...off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓...or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. DO NOT save them on the USB flash drive. ...
...off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓...or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. DO NOT save them on the USB flash drive. ...
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... and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 05/11/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS...www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to save the file. 1. ...
... and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 R2.0 VER: 0304 DATE: 05/11/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS...www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup C:\>d: D:\> Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to save the file. 1. ...
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... [Esc] Exit 3. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Select the...
... [Esc] Exit 3. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Select the...
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... you start downloading, ensure that you to check for the latest BIOS version. Wait for the system to your download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-25 Click Check for New BIOS Update to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check...
... you start downloading, ensure that you to check for the latest BIOS version. Wait for the system to your download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-25 Click Check for New BIOS Update to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check...
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... device for later use. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.3.12 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you...
... device for later use. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.3.12 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you...