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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. xiii Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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... the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1
... the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1
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...You can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from PC. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! It allows you to -use your tablet to control ...system via Wi-Fi. links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3.0 device ...
...You can send files, but cannot receive file transfers from PC. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-3 It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Remote GO! It allows you to -use your tablet to control ...system via Wi-Fi. links PCs, tablets, smartphones, and TVs wirelessly together through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology, which supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), automatically accelerates the data transfer speed of a USB 3.0 device ...
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...a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to an external decoder. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups-your DIY experience. DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers an ...of incredible surround sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to energy consumptions. DTS Interactive is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP ...
...a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to an external decoder. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-5 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups-your DIY experience. DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers an ...of incredible surround sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on external devices. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to energy consumptions. DTS Interactive is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP ...
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ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ...
Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-15 DS Timing Voltage SLZ302G08- DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-15 DS Timing Voltage SLZ302G08- DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Asint Asint ATP CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Part...
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... H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11- 1.5 11-28 S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-17 Size SS/ DS Kingston KHX1600C9D3 K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB DS (4x4GB) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB DS (6x4GB) Kingston KHX1600C9D3 K8/32GX(XMP...
... H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11- 1.5 11-28 S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-17 Size SS/ DS Kingston KHX1600C9D3 K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB DS (4x4GB) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3 K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB DS (6x4GB) Kingston KHX1600C9D3 K8/32GX(XMP...
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...) 2 4 1.5 •• 1.5 • - •• - •• - • - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9 - - - - - - - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 7-7-7-21 1.5 8-8-8-21 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 9-9-9-24 1.5 •• • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-19 Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. A1333C9(XMP) CORSAIR TW3X4G1333 C9A 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - DS Brand AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Asint AE32G1339U1-U 2GB AE34G1339U2-U 4GB...
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... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-23
... pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-23
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... shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - USB 3.0 (Front) - shared - - - - eSATA6G Controller 1 - PCIe_x1_2 shared PCI Slot1 - shared - - - - - eSATA6G Controller 0 - PCIe_x1_1 - B C D E F G H - - - shared - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-25 Onchip USB2 - shared - - - - Onchip USB1 - PCI Slot2 - shared - - - - - - shared - - Onchip SATA Controller - • In single VGA card mode...
... shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - USB 3.0 (Front) - shared - - - - eSATA6G Controller 1 - PCIe_x1_2 shared PCI Slot1 - shared - - - - - eSATA6G Controller 0 - PCIe_x1_1 - B C D E F G H - - - shared - - Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-25 Onchip USB2 - shared - - - - Onchip USB1 - PCI Slot2 - shared - - - - - - shared - - Onchip SATA Controller - • In single VGA card mode...
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... computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. function. button... Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch does not function under ...
... computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is tested. function. button... Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch does not function under ...
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... the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-29 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you...
... the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-29 Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you...
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... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-31 The green LED lights up until the problem is solved. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST...
... and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-31 The green LED lights up until the problem is solved. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. POST...
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5. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-33 EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is switched to Enable.
5. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-33 EPU LED (O2LED3) The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is switched to Enable.
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If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. • The USB 3.0 module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. • You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-35 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 2.
If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. • The USB 3.0 module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. • You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-35 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is purchased separately. 2.
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... separately. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 5. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 4. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for...
... separately. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 5. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-37 Chapter 1 4. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for...
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...) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the system chassis. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-39 Chapter 1 By default, this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one...
...) port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the system chassis. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-39 Chapter 1 By default, this connector to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one...
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... on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-41 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-41 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...