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Profile 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 ...
Profile 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 ...
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Contents 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...
Contents 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-18 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...
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...; Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
...; Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
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M5A97 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS O.C. Profile - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at...
M5A97 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS O.C. Profile - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at...
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... 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 contents Accessories Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x MemOK! M5A97 specifications summary Internal...
... 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 contents Accessories Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis fan connectors (2 x 4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x MemOK! M5A97 specifications summary Internal...
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... heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you the freedom to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows ...1: Product Introduction Users can be stored in 0.00625V steps to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power...
... heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you the freedom to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows ...1: Product Introduction Users can be stored in 0.00625V steps to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power...
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... AMD® 970 CHA_FAN1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 2 EATXPWR Super I/O TPU PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power M5A97 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 7 SB950 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 8 SB_PWR 32Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 CLRTC SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 PANEL 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors...
... AMD® 970 CHA_FAN1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 2 EATXPWR Super I/O TPU PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power M5A97 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 7 SB950 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 8 SB_PWR 32Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 CLRTC SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 PANEL 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors...
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... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and...CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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 data. For system ...to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M5A97 2-13
... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and...CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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 data. For system ...to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M5A97 2-13
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... turning on the computer. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. switch... fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously. M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
... turning on the computer. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. switch... fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously. M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A97 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration ... (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A97 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration ... (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When...
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...is purchased separately. 4. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. ASUS M5A97 2-17 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 2...M5A97 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS...
...is purchased separately. 4. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. ASUS M5A97 2-17 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 2...M5A97 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS...
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...to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. While the tests are off ...
...to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. While the tests are off ...
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... error message appears on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for BIOS item modification. ASUS M5A97 3-1 We recommend that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The term...
... error message appears on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for BIOS item modification. ASUS M5A97 3-1 We recommend that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The term...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Tuesday [01/01/2008] M5A97 BIOS Version : 0140 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(TM) II x 4 945 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/09/2011 Speed : ... the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Tuesday [01/01/2008] M5A97 BIOS Version : 0140 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(TM) II x 4 945 Processor Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 05/09/2011 Speed : ... the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot...
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...button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys... Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...
...button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys... Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...
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... item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu... do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen.
... item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu... do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen.
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After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only... and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0140 x64 05/09/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(TM) II x4 945 Processor Memory ...
After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only... and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0140 x64 05/09/2011 CPU Information AMD Phenom(TM) II x4 945 Processor Memory ...
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...then press . 4. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User... press when prompted to create/confirm the password. To change a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password...
...then press . 4. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Otherwise, you clear the password, the User... press when prompted to create/confirm the password. To change a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password...
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..., CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS M5A97 3-7 UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends...
..., CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS M5A97 3-7 UEFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends...
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... adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup profile, and the related parameters will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the...
... adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup profile, and the related parameters will reboot for several times until auto tuning is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the...