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... 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 CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
... 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 CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers 6-3 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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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... 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 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...
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... 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 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...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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...1-6 can only be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. • If you use a SATA optical drive to run... want the SATA hard disk drives to set to the corresponding SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17
...1-6 can only be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. • If you use a SATA optical drive to run... want the SATA hard disk drives to set to the corresponding SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17
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.... Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy ROM] [UEFI DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can turn off feature. [Disabled...
.... Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy ROM] [UEFI DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can turn off feature. [Disabled...
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... / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Refer to your OS documentation for reference only. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. The Utilities...
... / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Refer to your OS documentation for reference only. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. The Utilities...
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...the motherboard BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under...Windows® operating system (OS). 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The actual screenshots vary with ...
...the motherboard BIOS • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under...Windows® operating system (OS). 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The actual screenshots vary with ...
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...top network program as the highest priority Click to select a profile 4-10 Click to a PPPoE for a more convenient online experience. 4.3.5 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl...are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage ...
...top network program as the highest priority Click to select a profile 4-10 Click to a PPPoE for a more convenient online experience. 4.3.5 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl...are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage ...
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...is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Device advanced settings Information button Exit button Minimize button Control settings... Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. A. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for detailed software configuration. 4-22...
...is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Device advanced settings Information button Exit button Minimize button Control settings... Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. A. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for detailed software configuration. 4-22...
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...Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-1 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be calculated and written. RAID... the AMD® SB950 chipset that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Among the...
...Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-1 The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be calculated and written. RAID... the AMD® SB950 chipset that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Among the...
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...optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. ...disk to section 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive...
...optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. ...disk to section 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive...
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... the name of the device you to complete the installation. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-7 To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen...
... the name of the device you to complete the installation. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-7 To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen...
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... Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. The name of the RAID driver disk to select the program for opening the oem file. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 5. Double-click the file. To solve this issue,... ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Browse the contents of...
... Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. The name of the RAID driver disk to select the program for opening the oem file. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Chapter 5 5. Double-click the file. To solve this issue,... ID (PID) to the steps below: 1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. Browse the contents of...
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... GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to your system. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. For...
... GPU support 6 6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to your system. Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. For...
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Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-3 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows ...174; CrossFireX™ technology. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Launching the AMD VISION ...
Chapter 6 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-3 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD VISION Engine Control Center in Windows ...174; CrossFireX™ technology. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Launching the AMD VISION ...