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... About this guide...viii M5A97 EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
... About this guide...viii M5A97 EVO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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... 3.0 Support - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors...
... 3.0 Support - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Q-DIMM - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors...
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...using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Combined with ...as their operating system. All of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard.
...using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Combined with ...as their operating system. All of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard.
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... 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 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. USB 3.0 connector (19-1 pin... connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 9. switch 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. CPU socket AM3+ 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. EPU switch 6.
... 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 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. USB 3.0 connector (19-1 pin... connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 9. switch 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. CPU socket AM3+ 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. EPU switch 6.
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... continue lighting until the problem is solved. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug...
... continue lighting until the problem is solved. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug...