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...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 2-4 2.2.3 System...
...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 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... cause harmful interference to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These limits are designed to correct the interference by one or more of Chemicals) regulatory... vi This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause...
... cause harmful interference to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These limits are designed to correct the interference by one or more of Chemicals) regulatory... vi This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause...
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... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If...
... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If...
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... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. These...
... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. These...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to www.asus.com or this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: -... ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to www.asus.com or this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: -... ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD®...
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... illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 PRO motherboard! 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 the 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...
... illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M5A97 PRO motherboard! 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 the 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...
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.../s data transfer. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with less power consumption. the latest connectivity standard. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent...of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...
.../s data transfer. True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with less power consumption. the latest connectivity standard. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent...of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...
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...world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility. 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. Auto tuning offers a ... power loss while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to increase over-clocking range while performance reaches its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in diverse situations. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3
...world's first real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility. 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. Auto tuning offers a ... power loss while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to increase over-clocking range while performance reaches its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in diverse situations. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3
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...-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more intricate system settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for experienced performance enthusiasts that ... setup info, while the Advance Mode is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and 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...
...-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more intricate system settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for experienced performance enthusiasts that ... setup info, while the Advance Mode is for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and 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...
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... thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. 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 energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce...
... thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-5 With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. 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 energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such 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
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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.
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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.
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5 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. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5 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. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may ... higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may ... higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD...
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...; • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24...
...; • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24...
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...1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM ... T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD ...
...1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM ... T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD ...
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Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3...• • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB...
Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3...• • • 8-8-8-28 1.6 • • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB...
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...; • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing - DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC...
...; • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing - DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC...