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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 (CPU...
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 (CPU...
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...Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS Surround Sensation ...at back panel) (continued on the next page) ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back I/O - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU...
...Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS Surround Sensation ...at back panel) (continued on the next page) ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back I/O - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU...
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... 0.00625V increment - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at...
... 0.00625V increment - vNB HT: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at...
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...capabilities with USB 3.0 - This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with rendering speed, eliminating the need ...ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with...
...capabilities with USB 3.0 - This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with rendering speed, eliminating the need ...ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with...
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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...Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS Version : 0119 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/07/2011 Speed : 3439 MHz English Temperature Voltage... mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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 enter the BIOS setup program.
...Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [4/11/2011] M5A97 PRO BIOS Version : 0119 CPU Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor Total Memory : 4096 MB Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 04/07/2011 Speed : 3439 MHz English Temperature Voltage... mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview 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 enter the BIOS setup program.
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... 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 4096MB (DDR3) MBECG-0005 System Language English System Date System Time [Mon 04/11/2011] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-5 UEFI...
... 965 Processor Memory Information Total Memory EC Version 4096MB (DDR3) MBECG-0005 System Language English System Date System Time [Mon 04/11/2011] [16:46:15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-5 UEFI...
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...] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] Data drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DQS drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] Processor ODT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/20%] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined...
...] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] Data drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DQS drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] Processor ODT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/20%] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined...
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... this feature will let you installed. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 270 Processor Dual Core Running @ 3433 MHz 1375 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 10000c8 Cache per Core L1 Instruction Cache...
... this feature will let you installed. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 270 Processor Dual Core Running @ 3433 MHz 1375 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 10000c8 Cache per Core L1 Instruction Cache...
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... Unlocker to get the full computing power of processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due to get FULL computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to different CPU margins. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-19 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
... Unlocker to get the full computing power of processor. [Warning] System might become unstable due to get FULL computing power of the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to different CPU margins. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-19 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
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4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot. Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-15
4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the corresponding slot. Chapter 4 • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the processor and the Cache. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-15