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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package...
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...tool requires a mere push of a button to use functions, with minimal power loss through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-3 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance...flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance...
...tool requires a mere push of a button to use functions, with minimal power loss through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-3 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance...flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance...
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... Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround...virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-5 With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is in ...
... Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround...virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with ease. ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-5 With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is in ...
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ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap ...
ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap ...
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... (SB_PWR) 15. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-4 2-26 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-23 2-22 2-18 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-23 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-24 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
... (SB_PWR) 15. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-4 2-26 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-23 2-22 2-18 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-23 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-24 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-7 Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON...
... - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-7 Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 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 - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(... 1.6 • • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 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 - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(... 1.6 • • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9
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...Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. 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 the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports ...
...Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. 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 the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports ...
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... CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - shared - USB 3.0 #2 - - shared - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - Realtek 8111E - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-15 USB 3.0 #1 - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIE x1_1 - - - Refer to page 2-27 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better...
... CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - shared - USB 3.0 #2 - - shared - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - Realtek 8111E - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-15 USB 3.0 #1 - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIE x1_1 - - - Refer to page 2-27 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better...
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...Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. function. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power...
...Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. function. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-19 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the...
... may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-19 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-21 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. 3.
Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-21 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. 3.
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...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is available from your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-23 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 2. USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB ...3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with the ...
...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is available from your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-23 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 2. USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB ...3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with the ...
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.... By default, this connector. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to this connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector...
.... By default, this connector. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to this connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector...
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...a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-27 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage ...Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) ...
...a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-27 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage ...Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) ...
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ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-29 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-31
3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-31
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2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-35
2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-35