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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A97 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A97 PRO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit...
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... Selection): - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V...
... Selection): - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS O.C. AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V...
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...far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the elegant ...offers users a noiseless PC environment. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the same...
...far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the elegant ...offers users a noiseless PC environment. This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the same...
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... 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. switch 6. AMD® SB950... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. CPU socket AM3+ 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Serial port connector (10...
... 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. MemOK! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. switch 6. AMD® SB950... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. CPU socket AM3+ 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Serial port connector (10...
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...when each timing set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers ...
...when each timing set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers ...
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...until the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). The green LED lights up to indicate that you ...should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is solved. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a ...
...until the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 2. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). The green LED lights up to indicate that you ...should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. If an error is solved. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a ...
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... system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports... several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this...
... system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports... several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this...
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... While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up when you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41 External SCSI devices (starting with... the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . The system then runs the power-on the screen. System power 6. If your ...
... While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up when you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41 External SCSI devices (starting with... the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . The system then runs the power-on the screen. System power 6. If your ...
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Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-21 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ APM > ErP Ready Advanced Monitor Enabled Boot Tool Allow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state. SB HD Azalia Configuration Options for HDMI audio output. 3.5.7 APM UEFI BIOS Utility - SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [...all other PME options will be switched off at S5 state to get the system ready for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off some power at S5 to [HDMI] for SB HD Azalia. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Azalia Front Panel [HD] ...
Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-21 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ APM > ErP Ready Advanced Monitor Enabled Boot Tool Allow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state. SB HD Azalia Configuration Options for HDMI audio output. 3.5.7 APM UEFI BIOS Utility - SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [...all other PME options will be switched off at S5 state to get the system ready for WOL, WO_USB, audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off some power at S5 to [HDMI] for SB HD Azalia. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Azalia Front Panel [HD] ...