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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 ...
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 ...
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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-...
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-...
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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...
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...
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... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2.
... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2.
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... - ASUS DirectKey - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q Design - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS...
... - ASUS DirectKey - USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS Q Design - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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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...
... 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...
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.... It offers you with the elegant appearance! It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to regularly check for your DIY experience. ASUS DirectKey This feature allows your PC's loading. It also allows you to adjust...
.... It offers you with the elegant appearance! It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to regularly check for your DIY experience. ASUS DirectKey This feature allows your PC's loading. It also allows you to adjust...
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... can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...products through product design and innovation to share and distribute your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to personalize your system. This is in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the...
... can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...products through product design and innovation to share and distribute your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to personalize your system. This is in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the...
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...+ USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AMD® 970 RTL 8111F Super I/O TPU PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 M5A97 R2.0 PCIEX16_2 64Mb BIOS DirectKey ASM 1042 AMD® SB950 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 USB3_34 PCI1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SB_PWR PCI2 CLRTC DRCT SPDIF_OUT COM1 TPM USB1314 USB1112 USB910...
...+ USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AMD® 970 RTL 8111F Super I/O TPU PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 M5A97 R2.0 PCIEX16_2 64Mb BIOS DirectKey ASM 1042 AMD® SB950 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 USB3_34 PCI1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SB_PWR PCI2 CLRTC DRCT SPDIF_OUT COM1 TPM USB1314 USB1112 USB910...
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... pin COM1) 1-24 20. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-22 3. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 1-20 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-7 MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)... 1-20 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-26 19. BIOS Flashback button 1-18 15. TPM header (20-1 ...
... pin COM1) 1-24 20. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-22 3. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 1-20 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-24 Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-7 MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-25 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)... 1-20 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-26 19. BIOS Flashback button 1-18 15. TPM header (20-1 ...
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... button again or the Power-on button to fine-tune performance when working on button to allow you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change ...your system will shut down. DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go through POST (without having to enhance system performance. 1. M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey switch Ensure to save your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the...
... button again or the Power-on button to fine-tune performance when working on button to allow you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change ...your system will shut down. DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go through POST (without having to enhance system performance. 1. M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey M5A97 R2.0 DirectKey switch Ensure to save your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is ideal for details about setting the...
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... for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2...
... for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2...
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Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to section 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback. 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. 3. 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. 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. 3. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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M5A97 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A97 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper ...the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...BIOS setup to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2...
M5A97 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A97 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper ...the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...BIOS setup to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2...
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...booting process. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is solved. Chapter 1 1-20 M5A97 R2.0 FLBK_LED M5A97 R2.0 FLBK LED Chapter 1: Product introduction If an error is found , the ... next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is pressed for three seconds. DRAM LED M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 DRAM LED 3. SB_PWR M5A97 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A97 R2.0 Onboard LED 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode...
...booting process. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is solved. Chapter 1 1-20 M5A97 R2.0 FLBK_LED M5A97 R2.0 FLBK LED Chapter 1: Product introduction If an error is found , the ... next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is pressed for three seconds. DRAM LED M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 DRAM LED 3. SB_PWR M5A97 R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A97 R2.0 Onboard LED 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode...
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ... GND GND RSATA_RXP2 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 NCQ, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to [RAID Mode]. 4....
The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ... GND GND RSATA_RXP2 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 NCQ, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to [RAID Mode]. 4....
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... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A97 R2.0 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an... ATX power supply M5A97 R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ...
... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A97 R2.0 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an... ATX power supply M5A97 R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ...
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...• If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module...See section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the additional USB 3.0 ports. USB3_34 M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 9. 8. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you connect a high-definition front panel audio module ...
...• If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module...See section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the additional USB 3.0 ports. USB3_34 M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 9. 8. If your chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you connect a high-definition front panel audio module ...
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.... 5. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. This may have risks. USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus...
.... 5. M5A97 R2.0 BIOS_FLBK M5A97 R2.0 BIOS FLBK button To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Place the bundled support DVD to automatically download the latest BIOS version. 4. This may have risks. USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. You can also download the BIOS from ASUS website (www.asus...
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PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 port1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. 7. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) * and **: Refer to the tables on the ... you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • USB 2.0_1 port supports USB BIOS Flashback. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6.
PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 port1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 5. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. 7. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) * and **: Refer to the tables on the ... you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • USB 2.0_1 port supports USB BIOS Flashback. Optical S/PDIF Out port 6.