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...or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of the product is valid to ... and corporate names appearing in this product. This offer is defaced or missing. ASUSTeK is authorized in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of the product is valid to ... and corporate names appearing in this product. This offer is defaced or missing. ASUSTeK is authorized in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... 3-26 3.9 Exit menu 3-27 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-28 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-28 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-31 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-32 Chapter 4: 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 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 FAN Xpert 4-9 4.3.5 Probe II...
... 3-26 3.9 Exit menu 3-27 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-28 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-28 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-31 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-32 Chapter 4: 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 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 FAN Xpert 4-9 4.3.5 Probe II...
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... supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If ... before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables...
... supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If ... before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables...
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... a task. Example: + + ix Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select...
... a task. Example: + + ix Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select...
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xii x 9 in . M5A97 specifications summary Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x...12V Power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD ...
xii x 9 in . M5A97 specifications summary Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. button 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x...12V Power connector 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD ...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ...8226; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS M5A97 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ...8226; The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS M5A97 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...
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... motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a ...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. The ...
... motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a ...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from a memory module. The ...
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... you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the...
... you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function...its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the...
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...16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to [RAID Mode]. COM1 PIN 1 M5A97 M5A97 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration...COM) port. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ...
...16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to [RAID Mode]. COM1 PIN 1 M5A97 M5A97 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration...COM) port. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ...
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... system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart the system. ASUS M5A97 3-1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is provided for BIOS item modification. We recommend that you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking... normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility.
... system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart the system. ASUS M5A97 3-1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is provided for BIOS item modification. We recommend that you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking... normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to erase the RTC RAM. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility.
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...will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to enhance the system performance. PCIE Frequency [...XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust PCIE frequency to select a DRAM O.C. DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-...
...will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to enhance the system performance. PCIE Frequency [...XXX] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you to adjust PCIE frequency to select a DRAM O.C. DRAM O.C. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-...
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... you to [Enabled] for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to your CPU model. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] You can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The values range from 4 to adjust the ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can key in CPU... setting. If this happens, revert to [Enabled] for EMI control. Configurations options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]. ASUS M5A97 3-9
... you to [Enabled] for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to your CPU model. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] You can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The values range from 4 to adjust the ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can key in CPU... setting. If this happens, revert to [Enabled] for EMI control. Configurations options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]. ASUS M5A97 3-9
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode. CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you...allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. You can also use the / keys to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to 0.7V ...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode. CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you...allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. You can also use the / keys to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to 0.7V ...
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...Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get FULL computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. Advanced Mode Exit Main... Unlocker Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Boot Tool Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due to set SB USB options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev ...
...Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get FULL computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. Advanced Mode Exit Main... Unlocker Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Boot Tool Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due to set SB USB options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev ...
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...: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] The following four items appear only when you do not wish to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Ignore if you set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed.
...: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] The following four items appear only when you do not wish to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Ignore if you set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed.
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...Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 60...] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-23 Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature...
...Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 60...] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-23 Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature...
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...Update the BIOS directly from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support ...DVD and a USB flash drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ...
...Update the BIOS directly from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support ...DVD and a USB flash drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ...
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... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS... information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS ...
... to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual BIOS... information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS ...
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... under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 VER: 0140 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 05/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...: A:\ A: M5A97.ROM 2097152 2011-05-09 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ...
... under the Exit BIOS menu. Yes No 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [09/06/22] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 VER: 0140 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 05/09/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...: A:\ A: M5A97.ROM 2097152 2011-05-09 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ...
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... shows the applications and other software that you want to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. ASUS M5A97 4-1 Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer. The Make...
... shows the applications and other software that you want to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of supplementary user manuals. ASUS M5A97 4-1 Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer. The Make...