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... 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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
... 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 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. 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...
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.... ** Check your PC's loading. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you a noiseless PC environment. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 The heatsink design also lowers... that offers you with difficult POST situations. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to a new level of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient...
.... ** Check your PC's loading. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your system. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you a noiseless PC environment. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 The heatsink design also lowers... that offers you with difficult POST situations. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to a new level of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient...
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... parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on...
... parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on...
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...boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...system stability. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you...
...boot. • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...system stability. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started If your retailer for less than four...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started If your retailer for less than four...
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... conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only ...during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
... conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only ...during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
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... the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you in this section are for reference purposes only...
... the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you in this section are for reference purposes only...
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... the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen...the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program...
... the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen...the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program...
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... for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Chapter 3 Submenu item Pop... The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying...
... for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Chapter 3 Submenu item Pop... The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying...
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...-configurable, you can change the value of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. To change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and...
...-configurable, you can change the value of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. To change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller. This secure virtual mode will let you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you run...
... [Enabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to select the primary boot graphic controller. This secure virtual mode will let you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you run...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [... appears only when you set the Network Stack item to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. 3.5.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to [Enabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 When this item is disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [... appears only when you set the Network Stack item to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. 3.5.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to [Enabled].
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... the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the...
... the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to set to [Enabled], the...
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... the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 right away. [Postponed] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears...after POST. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on ...
... the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 right away. [Postponed] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears...after POST. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on ...
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...information of your setup profile. Label Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Key in the profile number that you to save the current BIOS... CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your choice. Key in the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select...
...information of your setup profile. Label Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 Profile This item allows you to configure options for special functions. Key in the profile number that you to save the current BIOS... CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your choice. Key in the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select...
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... flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
... flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
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... detailed software configuration. E:\M5A97 LE-R20-ASUS-0302.CAP 3. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release...
... detailed software configuration. E:\M5A97 LE-R20-ASUS-0302.CAP 3. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release Date 07/02/2012 Model Name M5A97 LE R2.0 Version 0302 Release...
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...the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 • This function can use as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference only. This utility also ...
...the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 • This function can use as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down ...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference only. This utility also ...
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... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection...
... prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection...
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... the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M5A97LER20.CAP 2097152 2012-07-02 ... checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 Select Yes and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later,...
... the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:M5A97 LE R2.0 VER: 0302 DATE: 07/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M5A97LER20.CAP 2097152 2012-07-02 ... checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 Select Yes and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later,...