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... ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 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™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
... ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 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™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
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Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue... 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; Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 EVO ...
Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue... 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; Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 EVO ...
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... memory for the OS can support up of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB)...in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on its Serial...8226; You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less.
... memory for the OS can support up of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB)...in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on its Serial...8226; You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less.
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...the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for the system to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to test one set is tested. ... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings.
...the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for the system to enhance system performance. 1. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to test one set is tested. ... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings.
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If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 • These connectors are ... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [AHCI Mode]. 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 ATA...
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 • These connectors are ... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [AHCI Mode]. 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 ATA...
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... Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that...
... Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that...
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Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-3
Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. For... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-3
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... mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the removable storage device. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you... can change the value of a field, select it to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than...
... mouse to click this button to return to select items in the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the removable storage device. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you... can change the value of a field, select it to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than...
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...BIOS automatically detects the presence of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing Windows XP OS. • When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port 6 items are set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. The... when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you set to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 3-16 Chapter ...
...BIOS automatically detects the presence of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical drives connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing Windows XP OS. • When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port 6 items are set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. The... when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you set to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 3-16 Chapter ...
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S.M.A.R.T Status Check [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows XP OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. SATA Hot ...] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-17
S.M.A.R.T Status Check [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows XP OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. SATA Hot ...] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-17
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..., press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-25 When ...the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [...
..., press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-25 When ...the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [...
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... parameters on the Setup menus. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you press ,...you press , a confirmation window appears. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Yes to enter the EZ Mode screen. ASUS EZ Mode This option ...
... parameters on the Setup menus. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you press ,...you press , a confirmation window appears. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Yes to enter the EZ Mode screen. ASUS EZ Mode This option ...
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...latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using this utility. However, BIOS updating ...DVD that allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-29 If there is potentially risky. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the current ...
...latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using this utility. However, BIOS updating ...DVD that allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-29 If there is potentially risky. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the current ...
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...65533;�i�t�7� operating systems (OS). Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is NOT enabled in...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in ...
...65533;�i�t�7� operating systems (OS). Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 6��4�-�b��it��V��is NOT enabled in...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in ...
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... Windows® notification area. View the online help or readme file that came with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ASUS M5A97 EVO... 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with the software application for more...
... Windows® notification area. View the online help or readme file that came with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for detailed software configuration. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ASUS M5A97 EVO... 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with the software application for more...
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... saved to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-5 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system...without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto ...
... saved to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-5 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system...without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto ...
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Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-7 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click Start...
Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-7 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Read through the warning messages and click Start...
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... adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system...
... adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system...
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.... The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings...Software support Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio...
.... The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings...Software support Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio...
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...that allows you to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data ...relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-17 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both data and parity information across three or ...
...that allows you to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data ...relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-17 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both data and parity information across three or ...