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...contains copyrighted software that we would be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...of these licenses are used only for which is distributed without any warranty to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is eager to duly ...
...contains copyrighted software that we would be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as source code archives, etc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...of these licenses are used only for which is distributed without any warranty to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. This offer is eager to duly ...
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... Flash 2 Utility 3-27 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27 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 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-33 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 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU...
... Flash 2 Utility 3-27 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-27 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 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-33 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 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 EPU...
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... your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from...
... your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from...
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Conventions used throughout this manual. Used to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . ...
Conventions used throughout this manual. Used to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . ...
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xi M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Specifications are subject...
xi M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ... Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Specifications are subject...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 LE R2.0 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard SOCKET AM3+ User Manual User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 LE R2.0 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard SOCKET AM3+ User Manual User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...way of accessing information from a memory module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter ... mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use...
...way of accessing information from a memory module. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter ... mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use...
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...Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] ...GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to section ...
...Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] ...GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 M5A97 LE R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [IDE Mode] to section ...
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... setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. ... only with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure.
... setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. ... only with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure.
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...3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to adjust PCIE frequency to enhance the system performance. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This...profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. The values range from 100.0MHz to become unstable! You can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Configuration options...
...3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to adjust PCIE frequency to enhance the system performance. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This...profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. The values range from 100.0MHz to become unstable! You can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Configuration options...
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... the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to enable or disable the CPU Load-Line Calibration function. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values vary with your CPU type with...
... the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to enable or disable the CPU Load-Line Calibration function. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Configuration options: [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the offset mode sign. The values vary with your CPU type with...
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...CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Northbridge HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.200000V with a 0.006250V interval. NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only... when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 1.100000V to 1.400000V ...
...CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Northbridge HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.200000V with a 0.006250V interval. NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only... when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 1.100000V to 1.400000V ...
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...menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled]...SB USB Configuration. SB USB Configuration Options for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item appears only when you set SATA Port1 - If no USB device is enabled.
...menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled]...SB USB Configuration. SB USB Configuration Options for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item appears only when you set SATA Port1 - If no USB device is enabled.
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...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The values range from 20% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the upper... range from 20ºC to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 Duty Cycle(%) [30] Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. When the CPU ...
...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. The values range from 20% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the upper... range from 20ºC to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 Duty Cycle(%) [30] Set the minimum CPU fan duty cycle when CPU temperature is lower the CPU Lower Temperature setting. When the CPU ...
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...Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate ...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Max.
...Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 90ºC. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate ...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Max.
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...the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However... USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29
...the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However... USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29
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... Date 07/02/2012 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 You can decide whether to change the boot logo...
... Date 07/02/2012 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 You can decide whether to change the boot logo...
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...Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH:...2012-07-02 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When ...
...Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH:...2012-07-02 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. When ...
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...the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the...contents of the support DVD to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
...the system detects installed devices. The Manual menu contains the list of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the...contents of the support DVD to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
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... selected software. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. The actual software manuals containing in this section are for reference only. Some software manuals are provided in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in different languages. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the...
... selected software. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. The actual software manuals containing in this section are for reference only. Some software manuals are provided in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in different languages. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the...