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... 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 RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver...
... 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 RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver...
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... later versions before using NCQ, set to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer ... RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 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 using these connectors, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE...
... later versions before using NCQ, set to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer ... RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 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 using these connectors, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE...
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...connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-25 The speaker allows you turn ...• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A97 R2.0 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A97 R2.0 System panel...
...connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-25 The speaker allows you turn ...• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A97 R2.0 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A97 R2.0 System panel...
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... M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com). Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the ...BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update ...
... M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Simply insert a USB storage device to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus.com). Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the ...BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update ...
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... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS... using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups ...
... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Save a copy of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS... using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups ...
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See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • 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.
See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • 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.
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... Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • DO NOT save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 DO NOT save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment.... Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive...
... Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • DO NOT save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 DO NOT save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment.... Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive...
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... OS documentation for reference only. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® 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. Click...
... OS documentation for reference only. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® 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. Click...
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.... • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-1 Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be...
.... • If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set as a boot disk. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-1 Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be...
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... RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Chapter 5 5-2... Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to RAID mode, all ...
... RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Chapter 5 5-2... Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to RAID mode, all ...
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...; Option ROM utility: 1. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 The Main Menu allows you need; The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. The Main Menu options include: • View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the hard disk drives. • LD View... Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. press to display the utility main menu....
...; Option ROM utility: 1. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 The Main Menu allows you need; The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. The Main Menu options include: • View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the hard disk drives. • LD View... Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected RAID set and partition. • Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. press to display the utility main menu....
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... 5: RAID configurations Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. You have to...
... 5: RAID configurations Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. You have to...
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...key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to... copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-7 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during...
...key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to... copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-7 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during...