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...binary/object code. ii or (2) the serial number of this product. Where the applicable license entitles you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to... MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
...binary/object code. ii or (2) the serial number of this product. Where the applicable license entitles you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you to... MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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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 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 ...Configuration 3-19 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...
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 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 ...Configuration 3-19 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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...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 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item... 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...
...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 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item... 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...
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... and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...
... and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...
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...Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 Support AM3+ 32nm CPU ... recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows...
...Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 Support AM3+ 32nm CPU ... recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows...
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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..., 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...
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..., 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...
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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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...® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD Vision Engine Control Center. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 AMD Cool'n'QuietTM Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool'n'QuietTM technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the next-generation Serial ATA...
...® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with a realtime 3D-rendered previews within AMD Vision Engine Control Center. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 AMD Cool'n'QuietTM Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool'n'QuietTM technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the next-generation Serial ATA...
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USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard....compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up . ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the ...
USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard....compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without exiting or rebooting the OS. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up . ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the ...
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...Charger* version, brings you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot... supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your system. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS ...
...Charger* version, brings you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot... supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your system. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS ...
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... memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS ...Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from...
... memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS ...Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you install the memory modules from...
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...16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 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 the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Patriot...24 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-20 9 9 - 9 - 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single...
...16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 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 the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Patriot...24 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-24 9 7-7-7-20 9 9 - 9 - 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 7-7-7-21 - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single...
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... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-19 The Serial ATA RAID feature is...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. ...
... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-19 The Serial ATA RAID feature is...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. ...
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...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for USB 2.0 ports. USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M5A97 LE R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND...the module 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to 480Mbps connection...
...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for USB 2.0 ports. USB1314 USB1112 USB910 USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M5A97 LE R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND...the module 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 install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to 480Mbps connection...
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4. See section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is Realtek High Definition...8226; We recommend that the audio device of Sound playback 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 want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the...
4. See section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is Realtek High Definition...8226; We recommend that the audio device of Sound playback 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 want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the...
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... power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 LE R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND ... system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 6. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two...
... power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A97 LE R2.0 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND ... system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 6. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two...
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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 connector is for the system power button. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product ... turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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- The speaker allows you turn on the ...
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 connector is for the system power button. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product ... turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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- The speaker allows you turn on the ...
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... screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown...
... screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.2 North Bridge IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. IOMMU is supported on the same physical hardware by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.2 North Bridge IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. IOMMU is supported on the same physical hardware by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to ...
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...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature.... If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set SATA Port1 - SATA ESP on PORT1 ~ 6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [...
...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature.... If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set SATA Port1 - SATA ESP on PORT1 ~ 6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [...