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...to have it for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Offer to the source code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this... the terms and cost of shipment with you may obtain it shipped to, by sending a request to the extent permitted by ASUS; Such software in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code...
...to have it for a period of three years after our last shipment of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Offer to the source code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this... the terms and cost of shipment with you may obtain it shipped to, by sending a request to the extent permitted by ASUS; Such software in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code...
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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 I/O connections 2-15 2.4 ... 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 I/O connections 2-15 2.4 ... 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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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 ...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
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 ...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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... the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers...
... the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers...
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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 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi button ... 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, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb...
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 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi button ... 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, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb...
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...memory rescue tool, allows you to -use helpful utilities. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is ASUS unique fast-charging software that makes it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with AI Suite II utility. ... performance under varied system conditions. EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for any user interaction. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0...
...memory rescue tool, allows you to -use helpful utilities. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is ASUS unique fast-charging software that makes it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with AI Suite II utility. ... performance under varied system conditions. EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for any user interaction. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0...
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... software configuration. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 E:\M5A97-R20-ASUS-0304.CAP 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 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...
... software configuration. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 E:\M5A97-R20-ASUS-0304.CAP 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 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...
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... contains the list of your OS documentation for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Click an item to change at www...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 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 ...
... contains the list of your OS documentation for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Click an item to change at www...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 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 ...
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Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The actual software manuals containing in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. The software manual files are in the support...
Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The actual software manuals containing in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. The software manual files are in the support...
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... for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that came with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities ... 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-3 Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 4.3 Software information ...
... for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that came with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities ... 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-3 Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. 4.3 Software information ...
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Refer to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as CPU Level Up that...
Refer to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Save the current settings as CPU Level Up that...
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.... Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system...
.... Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. • Fast Tuning: fast overclocking for the system...
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...you installed EPU. • *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that provides several power-saving modes. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the... software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power...
...you installed EPU. • *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that provides several power-saving modes. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the... software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power...
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Ensure that your mobile device is within the same network as your mobile device's wireless connection. Remote page. 3. Remote from ASUS support DVD. For Android devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote application on the W-Fi GO! Remote 1. W-Fi GO! On your mobile device, tap and tap ... device. Turn on your computer. 2. Launching W-Fi GO! Remote Install the W-Fi GO! Remote from Google Play Store or from iTunes store. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
Ensure that your mobile device is within the same network as your mobile device's wireless connection. Remote page. 3. Remote from ASUS support DVD. For Android devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote application on the W-Fi GO! Remote 1. W-Fi GO! On your mobile device, tap and tap ... device. Turn on your computer. 2. Launching W-Fi GO! Remote Install the W-Fi GO! Remote from Google Play Store or from iTunes store. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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... as sender and receiver, launch Windows Media Player, click Stream > Allow remote control of the tabs to select your preferred media file type. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Click any of my Player and Automatically allow devices to select receiver Using the DLNA Media Hub 1.
... as sender and receiver, launch Windows Media Player, click Stream > Allow remote control of the tabs to select your preferred media file type. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Click any of my Player and Automatically allow devices to select receiver Using the DLNA Media Hub 1.
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... in your profile name and click Save. 5. Click files. Click . 3. Chapter 4 To play a video file: 1. To delete playlist, select the profile and click . 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Change the resolution from the directory. Tick to add or delete video 3. Click Video tab. 2. to select or deselect the video file and click...
... in your profile name and click Save. 5. Click files. Click . 3. Chapter 4 To play a video file: 1. To delete playlist, select the profile and click . 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Change the resolution from the directory. Tick to add or delete video 3. Click Video tab. 2. to select or deselect the video file and click...
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... access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device. Select and tap the receiver name. 3. From the main screen, click Remote Desktop. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
... access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device. Select and tap the receiver name. 3. From the main screen, click Remote Desktop. 2. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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... a destination path for the files transferred from mobile device to desktop Click to go back to main menu Click to mobile device Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Remote. File Transfer Allows you to PC. Remote 1. Tap Enable to your mobile device, tap File Transfer. 2. After the transfer is connected to receive...
... a destination path for the files transferred from mobile device to desktop Click to go back to main menu Click to mobile device Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Remote. File Transfer Allows you to PC. Remote 1. Tap Enable to your mobile device, tap File Transfer. 2. After the transfer is connected to receive...
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... up to the USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.0 device and switches to Normal mode at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. 4-...to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device). 2. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI ...
... up to the USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.0 device and switches to Normal mode at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. 4-...to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device). 2. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI ...
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... Center. 2. Click OK to configure the PPPoE connection settings once. • Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your network provider. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Right-click the PPPoE Connection, and select Properties. 3. Chapter 4 • You only need to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings.
... Center. 2. Click OK to configure the PPPoE connection settings once. • Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your network provider. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Right-click the PPPoE Connection, and select Properties. 3. Chapter 4 • You only need to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings.