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... Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 North Bridge 3-16 3.5.3 South Bridge 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-18 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.8 APM 3-20 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu...3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ 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 ...
... Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 North Bridge 3-16 3.5.3 South Bridge 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-18 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-18 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-19 3.5.8 APM 3-20 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu...3-25 3.8 Tools menu 3-27 3.8.1 ASUS EZ 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 ...
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4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 4.3.11 4.3.12 USB 3.0 Boost 4-9 Network iControl 4-10 FAN Xpert 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 Probe II 4-16 Sensor Recorder 4-17 ASUS Update 4-19 MyLogo2 4-20 Audio configurations 4-22 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 ... OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-7 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 5-8 Multiple GPU support 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two ...
4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 4.3.11 4.3.12 USB 3.0 Boost 4-9 Network iControl 4-10 FAN Xpert 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 Probe II 4-16 Sensor Recorder 4-17 ASUS Update 4-19 MyLogo2 4-20 Audio configurations 4-22 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 ... OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-7 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 5-8 Multiple GPU support 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.1.3 Installing two ...
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M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® PhenonTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM 100 Series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool'n'QuietTM support ... 1333MHz. • When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Blue @x16 speed, Black @x4 speed) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD...
M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® PhenonTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM 100 Series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool'n'QuietTM support ... 1333MHz. • When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Blue @x16 speed, Black @x4 speed) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports AMD...
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...: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS Power Design - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly...
...: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS Power Design - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly...
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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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB... UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ 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...
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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB... UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ 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...
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... supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with 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...retrieval, double the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 2.0 components. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0 Gbps with less power consumption. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With...
... supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with 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...retrieval, double the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 2.0 components. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0 Gbps with less power consumption. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With...
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...loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for any user interaction. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. It allows users to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & ... rush of real-time overclocking without the need to optimize performance under varied system conditions. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AI...
...loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for any user interaction. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. It allows users to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & ... rush of real-time overclocking without the need to optimize performance under varied system conditions. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AI...
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...USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2....0 1-3 The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. It offers you with difficult POST situations. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design...
...USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2....0 1-3 The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. It offers you with difficult POST situations. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design...
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... 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-20 2. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-19 6. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-20 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21 Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-7
... 12. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 1-20 2. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-19 6. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-20 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-21 Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-7
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... - On Chip SATA - - - On Chip USB_2 - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - - - - shared - - - - - On Chip USB_1 - - shared - - - PCI 2 - - - - - On Chip USB_3 - - PCIe x16_2 - - - - shared - ASMedia USB 3.0 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - shared - - shared - - - - - PCIe x1_1 - - - - - - Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Realtek 8111F (LAN) - - - - •...
... - On Chip SATA - - - On Chip USB_2 - - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - PCIe x1_2 - - - - - shared - - - - - On Chip USB_1 - - shared - - - PCI 2 - - - - - On Chip USB_3 - - PCIe x16_2 - - - - shared - ASMedia USB 3.0 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - shared - - shared - - - - - PCIe x1_1 - - - - - - Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Realtek 8111F (LAN) - - - - •...
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... GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM M5A97 LE R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to.../2/3) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 2.
... GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM M5A97 LE R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to.../2/3) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. 2.
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2.1.6 1 SATA device connection OR 2 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 2-10 AAFP Chapter 2: Getting started
2.1.6 1 SATA device connection OR 2 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 2-10 AAFP Chapter 2: Getting started
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...page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • 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 you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started ...
...page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • 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 you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started ...
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... the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in this section are for information on how to turn the system off then back on the...
... the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in this section are for information on how to turn the system off then back on the...
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...keys for the BIOS setup program. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected.... Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a field, select it to display a pop-up window Select a menu item ...
...keys for the BIOS setup program. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 General help At the top right corner of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected.... Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a field, select it to display a pop-up window Select a menu item ...
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...Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. USB PORT 1 ~ 6 & 9-14 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function CPU Core Activation [Auto] This... Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item appears only when you set the previous item to select Board SATA RAID ROM. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Legacy USB3.0 Support...
...Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. USB PORT 1 ~ 6 & 9-14 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function CPU Core Activation [Auto] This... Board SATA RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item appears only when you set the previous item to select Board SATA RAID ROM. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Legacy USB3.0 Support...
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...Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this function Realtek ...COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [...
...Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this function Realtek ...COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Carefully follow the instructions... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to ...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Carefully follow the instructions... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to ...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 LE R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 07/02/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/02/2012 M5A97LER20.CAP Chapter 3 File Infor MODEL: ... the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 LE R2.0 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0302 Folder Info 07/02/12 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/02/2012 M5A97LER20.CAP Chapter 3 File Infor MODEL: ... the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive...
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...BIOS default settings to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down ... partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Before updating BIOS 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...
...BIOS default settings to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down ... partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Before updating BIOS 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under...