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... About this guide...vii M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing...
... About this guide...vii M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other special features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing...
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... clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company... the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
... clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company... the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
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... and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
... and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
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M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots ...174; 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for AMD® PhenonTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM 100 Series processors AMD® 140W CPU...memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset...
M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots ...174; 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to www.asus.com for AMD® PhenonTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM 100 Series processors AMD® 140W CPU...memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset...
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xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
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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 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.
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... and frequency for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports ...1600/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to...
... and frequency for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports ...1600/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to...
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... 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1.1.6 Other special features ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. eliminates the need to their default settings. Profile The... motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in regards to reduce carbon footprint of ...
... 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1.1.6 Other special features ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. eliminates the need to their default settings. Profile The... motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in regards to reduce carbon footprint of ...
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... to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before... the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-5
... to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before... the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-5
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1.2.2 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) ... USB34 2 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AMD® 970 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 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 5 CHASSIS 13 12...
1.2.2 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) ... USB34 2 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO AMD® 970 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 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 5 CHASSIS 13 12...
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... AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series/ Phenom™ II...
... AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM3+ socket. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series/ Phenom™ II...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-9 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-9 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded DRAM OC Profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and... other installed devices. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of memory, ...
...efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded DRAM OC Profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more on the CPU's capabilities and... other installed devices. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of memory, ...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. SOCKET AM3+ 1 2 3 M5A97 LE R2.0 4 5 6 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [Blue] (at x16 speed) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Black] (at x4 speed) PCI 1 PCI 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x4 x4 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-15 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. SOCKET AM3+ 1 2 3 M5A97 LE R2.0 4 5 6 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [Blue] (at x16 speed) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Black] (at x4 speed) PCI 1 PCI 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x4 x4 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-15 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 - - - - PCIe x16_2 - - - - shared - shared - - Realtek 8111F (LAN) - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - shared - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 - - On...
... better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 - - - - PCIe x16_2 - - - - shared - shared - - Realtek 8111F (LAN) - - - - shared - - - - Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - shared - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 - - On...
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SB_PWR M5A97 LE R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A97 LE R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
SB_PWR M5A97 LE R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A97 LE R2.0 Onboard LED Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode.
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... 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 for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ...]. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • When creating a RAID set, set the...
... 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 for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ...]. 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • When creating a RAID set, set the...
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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 install two VGA... 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 the motherboard connector labeled ...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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 install two VGA... 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 the motherboard connector labeled ...
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... this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 AGND NC...AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A97 LE R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A97 LE R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...
... this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 AGND NC...AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A97 LE R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A97 LE R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...