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...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...installation 2-30 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-31 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-34 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-35 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-37 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-38 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-39 2.3.9 Expension Card installation...
...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...installation 2-30 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-31 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-34 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-35 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-37 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-38 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-39 2.3.9 Expension Card installation...
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...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...19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-25 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26...
...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...19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-25 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26...
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... 4-13 4.3.9 Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a ...Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX...
... 4-13 4.3.9 Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a ...Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX...
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...interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that the battery should not be placed in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to... for radio noise emissions from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the ...
...interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that the battery should not be placed in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to... for radio noise emissions from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the ...
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... set to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
... set to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
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...• Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of ...
...• Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of ...
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...up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 4800 MT/s; Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, ...ASUS design, this user manual for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel) VIA® 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back I/O - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A97 EVO...
...up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to 4800 MT/s; Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, ...ASUS design, this user manual for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel) VIA® 6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at back I/O - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - M5A97 EVO...
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... contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer...
... contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer...
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... following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-1 Failure to do ...so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or...
... following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-1 Failure to do ...so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or...
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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. The system maps the ... memory for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition....
...or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. The system maps the ... memory for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition....
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.... • 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. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any...
.... • 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. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any...
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...ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM...MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to...
...ideal for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM...MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to...
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Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ... these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ... these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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... 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 chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-23 USB1314) These connectors are for the...will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed. USB...
... 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 chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-23 USB1314) These connectors are for the...will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed. USB...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then...
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...AC`97 audio standard. 6. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25 If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n�n��e�c�...65533;�n�e�c�t�o�r�, set to [HD]; Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to avail of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want ...
...AC`97 audio standard. 6. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25 If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n�n��e�c�...65533;�n�e�c�t�o�r�, set to [HD]; Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to avail of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want ...
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... 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 VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 8. These are not jumpers! CPU...
... 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 VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 8. These are not jumpers! CPU...
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.