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... & 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 Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.2.6 Jumpers... computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi 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...
... & 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 Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.2.6 Jumpers... computer 2-16 iii Contents Safety information...vi 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...
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... than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF out header at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix Supports Jack-Detection, 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 ... x SATA 6Gb/s ports with AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® FX Series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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...
... than 3GB. Optical S/PDIF out header at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix Supports Jack-Detection, 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 ... x SATA 6Gb/s ports with AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® FX Series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. 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...
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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) ... 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 PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers...
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) ... 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 PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x User Manual Drivers...
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... Internet applications. It is optimized with less power consumption. DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus ... voltage and frequency for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. 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™...
... Internet applications. It is optimized with less power consumption. DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus ... voltage and frequency for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. 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™...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...Product introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The stability and compatibility of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB... or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the ...
...Product introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The stability and compatibility of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB... or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the ...
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... 9 7-7-7-20 9 9 - 9 - 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the...
... 9 7-7-7-20 9 9 - 9 - 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMS. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the...
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... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3....setup information such as system passwords. M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3....setup information such as system passwords. M5A97 LE R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A97 LE R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
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... front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when...
... front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when...
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Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency.
Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency.
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...keypad. DRAM O.C. If this happens, revert to 150.0MHz. CPU Bus Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. The values range from 100.0MHz to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] ...appears only when you set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads...
...keypad. DRAM O.C. If this happens, revert to 150.0MHz. CPU Bus Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the memory operating frequency. The values range from 100.0MHz to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] ...appears only when you set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads...
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...you to disable or enable the IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Configuration options: [Enabled...3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
...you to disable or enable the IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Configuration options: [Enabled...3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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.... Key in the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and... BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
.... Key in the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and... BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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... OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Using Extreme Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-7 After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. After the system...
... OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Using Extreme Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. Read the warning messages and click Start to exit. Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-7 After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. After the system...