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... any warranty. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for which you . IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS... the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which is authorized in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS ...
... any warranty. Product warranty or service will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for which you . IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS... the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which is authorized in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS ...
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... 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-27 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...
... 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-27 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...
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... 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™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
... 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™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
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... of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter ...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ...
... of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter ...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ...
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ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; 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 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™...
ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; 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 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™...
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... increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - MemOK! - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU...Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Suite II - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 ...
... increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - MemOK! - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU...Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Suite II - M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 ...
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... 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. M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo...
... 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. M5A97 EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo...
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... product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package 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 the long line of the above items is damaged or ...missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 EVO motherboard! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter ...
... product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package 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 the long line of the above items is damaged or ...missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 EVO motherboard! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter ...
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...ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). Adjust your system memory to get high quality images. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in total. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. The M5A97 EVO...new era, empowering users with less power consumption. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up to high speed connectivity. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the ...
...ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). Adjust your system memory to get high quality images. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in total. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. The M5A97 EVO...new era, empowering users with less power consumption. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is designed to support up to high speed connectivity. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the ...
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... controls of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! This unique module eliminates the trouble...
... controls of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! This unique module eliminates the trouble...
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... higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS.../en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or ...
... higher-sized channel is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS.../en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more details, refer to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or ...
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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) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8...75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for...
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) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8...75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for...
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... TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Team Team Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing -...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO...
... TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Team Team Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing -...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO...
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...KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 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 • • 8-8-8-...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. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ...
...KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 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 • • 8-8-8-...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. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ...
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...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...Hardware information DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. 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...Hardware information DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - -
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... CPU Vendor Part No. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • •...
... CPU Vendor Part No. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • •...
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... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you...
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..., USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module...supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. These USB connectors comply 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 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 2 3. 2. ASUS M5A97 EVO...
..., USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module...supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. These USB connectors comply 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 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 2 3. 2. ASUS M5A97 EVO...
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...;, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25 Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to...
...;, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25 Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to...
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... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 the black wire...
... connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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 the black wire...