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... 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-29 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 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 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-5 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-45 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup...
... 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-29 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 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 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-5 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 iv Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-45 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup...
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... the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii It includes description of the motherboard ...8482; graphics cards. Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...
... the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii It includes description of the motherboard ...8482; graphics cards. Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...
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... 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo...
... 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo...
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... useful profiles offer flexible controls of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The exclusive EZ Mode...
... useful profiles offer flexible controls of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The exclusive EZ Mode...
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...; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune... performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 Replace the DIMMs with...
...; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune... performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 Replace the DIMMs with...
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...On Self-Test (POST) to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. If you to restart the system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you see ...if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to use as easy to boot. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you scroll through...
...On Self-Test (POST) to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. If you to restart the system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you see ...if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to use as easy to boot. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you scroll through...
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... POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-25 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu..., do any of devices installed in the system. When you to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. Click an item to start booting from the available devices...
... POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-25 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu..., do any of devices installed in the system. When you to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. Click an item to start booting from the available devices...
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3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-27 UEFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. ...Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from...
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-27 UEFI BIOS Utility - Save to Profile Allows you to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. ...Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e�y���in a profile number from...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-29 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is a utility that...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-29 ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is a utility that...
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...‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that you want to complete the update process. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
...‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Select the BIOS version that you want to complete the update process. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-31 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3.
... to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-31 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3.
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...Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 EVO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0130 Folder Info 04/26/11...;r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process.
...Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press ��to enable it. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 EVO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0130 Folder Info 04/26/11...;r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process.
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See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • 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. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure!
See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • 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. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure!
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...optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to Drive D ... also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the...
...optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to Drive D ... also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the...
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... Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-35 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure...
... Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-35 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any key to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure...
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... under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 EVO VER: 0204 DATE...
... under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 EVO VER: 0204 DATE...
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... select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the...
... select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the...