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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-28 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...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-28 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...
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... than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 4800 MT/s; Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD...
... than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 4800 MT/s; Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD...
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...): - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
...): - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
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...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. x 9.6 in . M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x ...
...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. x 9.6 in . M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 1 x ...
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...appearance! All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in 64-bit, ... to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in different geographic ...
...appearance! All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in 64-bit, ... to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in different geographic ...
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... of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more on its Serial Presence ...you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want ...
... of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more on its Serial Presence ...you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want ...
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...Brand Team Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO...
...Brand Team Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO...
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...CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing - 9-11-9-27 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-9-7-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9 - 9 - - - - - - 9-11-9-27 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support... • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL...
...CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing - 9-11-9-27 - 9-9-9-27 - 8-9-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-9-7-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9 - 9 - - - - - - 9-11-9-27 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support... • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL...
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...2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS -... 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 ... • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
...2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS -... 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 ... • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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... - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.7 • • 1.65 ... 4GB( 2x 2GB ) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) 1GB 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DS - - 8 DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3...
... - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.7 • • 1.65 ... 4GB( 2x 2GB ) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB(3 x 2GB) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) 1GB 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DS - - 8 DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3...
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Single-sided DS - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one 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 AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. ... modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL.
Single-sided DS - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one 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 AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. ... modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL.
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... 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two ...
... 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two ...
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... Opt. CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item lets user turn off core except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-19...
... Opt. CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item lets user turn off core except core 1, user can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-19...
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...CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support... DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. ...
...CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-3 View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support... DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. ...
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...DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. 5. CPU/NB Current Capability Setting CPU/NB Current Capability... 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the ...
...DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. 5. CPU/NB Current Capability Setting CPU/NB Current Capability... 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the ...
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... from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-5 For system stability...
... from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-5 For system stability...
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...upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the desired value. Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then ...click the Advanced Mode tab to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Advanced...
...upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the desired value. Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then ...click the Advanced Mode tab to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Advanced...
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If you want to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and .... TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system.
If you want to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and .... TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system.
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...to current system status. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-9 Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to save system power. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, ...is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > ...
...to current system status. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-9 Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to save system power. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, ...is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > ...
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... regions and your selected fan. 4.3.5 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls... Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
... regions and your selected fan. 4.3.5 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls... Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment.