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...8226; Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. vii Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may...6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the...
...8226; Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. vii Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may...6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the...
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...MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Due to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When you install a total memory of 3GB system ..., Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter 1 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at mid-board - M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion...
...MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Due to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When you install a total memory of 3GB system ..., Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter 1 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at mid-board - M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion...
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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...a cool and quiet operating environment. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors... unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. AMD Cool'n'QuietTM Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool'n'QuietTM technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the...
...a cool and quiet operating environment. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors... unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. AMD Cool'n'QuietTM Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool'n'QuietTM technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the...
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...Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS USB3_12 ASM 1042 ATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USB56 USB34 2 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AMD...30.5cm(12.0in) RTL 8111F Super I/O TPU ALC 887 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 64Mb M5A97 LE R2.0 BIOS PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 5 SB950 6 PCI1 7 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SB_PWR PCI2 COM1 SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB1314 USB1112 USB910 CLRTC ...
...Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS USB3_12 ASM 1042 ATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USB56 USB34 2 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AMD...30.5cm(12.0in) RTL 8111F Super I/O TPU ALC 887 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 64Mb M5A97 LE R2.0 BIOS PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 5 SB950 6 PCI1 7 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 SB_PWR PCI2 COM1 SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB1314 USB1112 USB910 CLRTC ...
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...a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series/ Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ Ensure that you use a CPU... designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor....
...a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series/ Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ Ensure that you use a CPU... designed for the AM3+ socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor....
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... later versions. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as a single ... for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-1 The Serial ATA RAID feature is best suited for this setup. Use two new...surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. •...
... later versions. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, a RAID array with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as a single ... for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-1 The Serial ATA RAID feature is best suited for this setup. Use two new...surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. •...
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.... 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk...complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver ...
.... 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Chapter 5 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configurations 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk...complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver ...
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.../Remove. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-1 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to... • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you have two ...
.../Remove. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-1 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to... • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1.2 Before you have two ...