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... Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-25 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26 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 utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
... Configuration 3-19 3.5.7 APM 3-21 3.6 Monitor menu 3-22 3.7 Boot menu 3-24 3.8 Tools menu 3-25 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-25 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-26 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 utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
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... 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 4.3.10 System Information 4-15 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-22 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-22 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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... graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. •...
... graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. •...
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M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00500V increment SFS (...AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - Profile - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ...
M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00500V increment SFS (...AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - Profile - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ...
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x 9.6 in . M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports... connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xii button 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm...
x 9.6 in . M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports... connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xii button 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm...
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..., while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to patch memory issues. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to increase over-clocking range while performance reaches its ...dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. AI Suite II With its full potential. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. MemOK! It allows you to a digital standard...
..., while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to patch memory issues. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through BIOS tuning and exclusive user interface to increase over-clocking range while performance reaches its ...dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. AI Suite II With its full potential. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. MemOK! It allows you to a digital standard...
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...cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to the motherboard. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! This ... more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that...
...cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to the motherboard. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! This ... more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that...
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. After the... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. After the... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers...
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...and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn ...of failsafe settings. This is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe ...
...and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! MemOK! 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn ...of failsafe settings. This is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe ...
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...Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode ...item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ... ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19
...Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode ...item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ... ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19
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...either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 4 5. If��y�o�u��w��a�n... bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; Connect one end of the system chassis. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ��c�o�n��n�e�c�t�o�r�...
...either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 4 5. If��y�o�u��w��a�n... bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; Connect one end of the system chassis. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is ��c�o�n��n�e�c�t�o�r�...
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... system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity...
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...chain) c. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for assistance. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41 Monitor b. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED ...on self tests or POST. If you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on. 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 ...
...chain) c. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for assistance. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41 Monitor b. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED ...on self tests or POST. If you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on. 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 ...
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...available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST, press +... a USB mouse is provided for information on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1
...available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST, press +... a USB mouse is provided for information on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1
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...the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device ...options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS...
...the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility - The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device ...options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS...
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....1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced... (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-3
....1201. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced... (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-3
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... menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in the menu and change the value of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values... for the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the removable storage device. Pop-up window Select a...
... menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to select items in the menu and change the value of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values... for the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the removable storage device. Pop-up window Select a...
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Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access ... RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to create/confirm the password. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security...
Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-5 UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access ... RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to create/confirm the password. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security...
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...the administrator password for accessing the system. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To set an administrator password: 1. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To set a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. After you clear the ... password, then press . 3. To change a user password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to see ...
...the administrator password for accessing the system. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To set an administrator password: 1. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To set a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. After you clear the ... password, then press . 3. To change a user password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to see ...