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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) for identification or explanation and to the...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) for identification or explanation and to the...
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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii 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...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii 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...
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... Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3+ for... AMD® FX Series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (...
... Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3+ for... AMD® FX Series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (...
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... voltage at 0.00625V increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment -
... voltage at 0.00625V increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment -
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... Flash 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. x 9.6 in . xii M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS...
... Flash 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. x 9.6 in . xii M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS...
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... with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an...
... with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an...
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...your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 3. USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 ... If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112; ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-23 2.
...your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 3. USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 ... If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112; ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-23 2.
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... power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to use two or more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-27 Chapter 2 9. The power supply plugs are for...
... power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W. • Do not forget to use two or more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-27 Chapter 2 9. The power supply plugs are for...
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.../Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. To display the...
.../Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. To display the...
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The items shown in CPU. This secure virtual mode will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to the CPU you installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU ...
The items shown in CPU. This secure virtual mode will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to the CPU you installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU ...
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...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 Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and better thermal performance... to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration Set to a higher value for overclocking. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of every phase component....
...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 Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and better thermal performance... to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU/NB Load Line Calibration Set to a higher value for overclocking. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of every phase component....
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... received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A97 EVO Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: ...Model name : M5A97 EVO conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part ...
... received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A97 EVO Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: ...Model name : M5A97 EVO conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part ...