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...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 4-8 iv BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ... 3.5.8 APM 3-20 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot 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...
...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 4-8 iv BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ... 3.5.8 APM 3-20 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot 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...
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...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 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 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
...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 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 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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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...
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... featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS Network iControl - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q Design - Profile - Precision Tweaker 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS O.C. 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 - ASUS My Logo 2 - vNB: Adjustable NB...
... featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS Network iControl - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q Design - Profile - Precision Tweaker 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS O.C. 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 - ASUS My Logo 2 - vNB: Adjustable NB...
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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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x... connector System panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM connector 64Mb Flash ROM, 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 ...
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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x... connector System panel connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM connector 64Mb Flash ROM, 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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... an extremely silent and cooling experience with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you with dual selectable modes and native support...
... an extremely silent and cooling experience with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you with dual selectable modes and native support...
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...settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you the freedom to share and distribute your favorite settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS... or a separate file, giving you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS O.C. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to fine-tune the VCore...
...settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you the freedom to share and distribute your favorite settings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS... or a separate file, giving you to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS O.C. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to fine-tune the VCore...
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... 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 11...
... 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 11...
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...cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the...(Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins ...
...cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the...(Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins ...
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...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 using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details....set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-19 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
...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 using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details....set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-19 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
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M5A97 LE R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the ... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A97 LE R2.0 SPDIF_OUT M5A97 LE R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately...
M5A97 LE R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the ... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A97 LE R2.0 SPDIF_OUT M5A97 LE R2.0 Digital audio connector Ensure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of Sound playback is purchased separately...
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...BIOS settings. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A97 LE R2....0 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A97 LE R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin ...
...BIOS settings. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A97 LE R2....0 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A97 LE R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin ...
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... power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous... monitor LED may have failed a power-on self tests (POST). Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. At power on the system front panel case lights up. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED...
... power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous... monitor LED may have failed a power-on self tests (POST). Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. At power on the system front panel case lights up. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED...
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... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...
... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...
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...8226; Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for reference purposes ...
...8226; Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for reference purposes ...
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... Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and...
... Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and...
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... of the Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. For changing the system boot configuration For... the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
... of the Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. For changing the system boot configuration For... the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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...BIOS screen and save it and press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2...item on any menu screen means that menu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-...
...BIOS screen and save it and press to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the selected item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2...item on any menu screen means that menu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-...
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... Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you to set a password, these items show... the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or ...
... Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you to set a password, these items show... the default [Not Installed]. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or ...
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... set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To set a user password: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7
... set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To set a user password: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7