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...making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 ... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for...
...making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 ... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for...
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... empowers users with no need to enhance system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently... PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to use software package. determines failsafe settings and dramatically...
... empowers users with no need to enhance system stability through enabling VRM spread spectrum. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 MemOK! MemOK! It also adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation interference by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently... PWM voltage and frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to use software package. determines failsafe settings and dramatically...
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... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint ...
... of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint ...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the...
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...! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 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 CPU socket AM3+ 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin...
...! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 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 CPU socket AM3+ 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 9. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage ...24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS KINGSTON...
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage ...24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS KINGSTON...
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...8226; • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR...2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x SS - - 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) ...
...8226; • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR...2GB) Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x SS - - 1GB ) Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) ...
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...DS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: 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 ... 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs...
...DS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: 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 ... 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs...
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... Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - shared - - - - - Onchip USB 2 - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 USB 3.0 #1 - - - - - - See page 2-22 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 - shared - - - shared - - - - - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode...
... Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - shared - - - - - Onchip USB 2 - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 USB 3.0 #1 - - - - - - See page 2-22 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 - shared - - - shared - - - - - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode...
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MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 This is ideal for successful boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts ...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds...
MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 This is ideal for successful boot. switch until the DRAM_LED starts ...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and... system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds...
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... intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal...
... intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal...
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4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector is ��c�o�n�...
4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector is ��c�o�n�...
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...the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express ... a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 Chapter 2 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use two or more power-consuming devices.
...the system will not boot. • Use of 450 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express ... a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 Chapter 2 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use two or more power-consuming devices.
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ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-27 3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-27 3 Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-31
2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-31
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Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-35
Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-35
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Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. External SATA port 9. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-37 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3.
Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. External SATA port 9. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-37 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3.