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M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS O.C. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from...
M5A97 EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Front Panel USB 3.0 Support - ASUS O.C. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from...
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...4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity... ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm...
...4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity... ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in the new 32nm...
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...interface to switch back and forth between different utilities. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with no need to increase over-clocking range while performance ... rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current...
...interface to switch back and forth between different utilities. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK! ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with no need to increase over-clocking range while performance ... rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use ...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use ...
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... 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF... one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 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. We suggest ...
... 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF... one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 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. We suggest ...
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... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re- Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and ... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re- Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and ... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
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...the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system.... A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the...
...the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system.... A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or opencase system. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-17 Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the...
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...program is provided for information on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-1 Users can change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed for reference purposes only, and may result to instability... system hardware settings such as their operating system. We strongly recommend that you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. The BIOS setup program...
...program is provided for information on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-1 Users can change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed for reference purposes only, and may result to instability... system hardware settings such as their operating system. We strongly recommend that you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. The BIOS setup program...
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...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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices ... following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ...
...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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices ... following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ...
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...Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed Auto Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A97 EVO...
...Opt. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed Auto Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is enabled CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A97 EVO...
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... [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. Select any of CPU and DRAM for EMI control. Allows you to adjust the ... will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [...
... [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the system. Select any of CPU and DRAM for EMI control. Allows you to adjust the ... will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [...
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...25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to CPU loading. DRAM Driving Control CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Higher load-line calibration would get higher...
...25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to CPU loading. DRAM Driving Control CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Higher load-line calibration would get higher...
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...phase control depending on the CPU loading. CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to [Manual Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-11 The values range is the number of woorking VRM phase. The values range is by CPU standard with a 0.00625V interval. CPU...CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Increasing phase number under light system loading to get more transient and ...
...phase control depending on the CPU loading. CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to [Manual Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 EVO 3-11 The values range is the number of woorking VRM phase. The values range is by CPU standard with a 0.00625V interval. CPU...CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Increasing phase number under light system loading to get more transient and ...
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...and better thermal performance. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 2. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability CPU Current ...Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. 5. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency...
...and better thermal performance. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 2. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability CPU Current ...Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. 5. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency...
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...saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-5 For system stability, all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up . Use... the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and ...
...saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-5 For system stability, all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up . Use... the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and ...
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... Tuning 1. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-7 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To...
... Tuning 1. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 EVO 4-7 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To...
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... if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support If you want to exit. 3. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating...
... if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support If you want to exit. 3. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating...