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... 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00500V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from...
... 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00500V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Industry leading Digital 6+2 Phase Power Design - M5A97 PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Multi-language BIOS Precision Tweaker 2 - vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00625V increment - Internal Base Clock tuning from...
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... supports AMD® AM3+ / AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with... True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
... supports AMD® AM3+ / AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with... True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
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Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. TPU Unleash your system boot success. EPU Tap into one software ...full potential. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 This also reduces fan noise ...
Chapter 1 DIGI+ VRM The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. TPU Unleash your system boot success. EPU Tap into one software ...full potential. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 This also reduces fan noise ...
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.... For more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective ... the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the...
.... For more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective ... the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the...
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... into any slot as 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 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot... • • DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter...
... into any slot as 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 for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot... • • DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 1.5 • • • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter...
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... After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on ...
... After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on ...
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...download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and ...; Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 This is tested. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...
...download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the system and ...; Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-17 This is tested. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the...
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... Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Being a menu-driven program, it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond...press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly interface that are for reference purposes only, and may result to ...
... Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Being a menu-driven program, it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond...press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a userfriendly interface that are for reference purposes only, and may result to ...
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... an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode... 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 the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
... an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode... 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 the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu ... 3439MHz Target CPU Speed : 3400MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 2000MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed Auto Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu ... 3439MHz Target CPU Speed : 3400MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 2000MHz Current HT Link Speed : 2000MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU Ratio Auto Memory Frequency Auto CPU/NB Frequency HT Link Speed Auto Auto [D.O.C.P.] When DOCP is...
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... to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic ...Allows you to [Enabled] for the system. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Select...
... to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic ...Allows you to [Enabled] for the system. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Select...
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...the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the...(Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for...
...the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the...(Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for...
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... [Offset Mode] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to set the CPU/NB voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-11 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains ... [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. Allows you to set the Offset voltage.
... [Offset Mode] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to set the CPU/NB voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-11 A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains ... [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. Allows you to set the Offset voltage.
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...the VRM transient response and component thermal. 4. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 1 ... It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 2. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to a lower value for ...
...the VRM transient response and component thermal. 4. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 1 ... It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 2. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to a lower value for ...
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... Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings... 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-5 For system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all start-up . Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more settings Click to restore all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability,...
... Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings... 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-5 For system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all start-up . Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more settings Click to restore all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability,...
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... Start to exit. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-7 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the...
... Start to exit. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-7 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the...
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... memory and restarts the system. If you want to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically...
... memory and restarts the system. If you want to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically...