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... 3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices 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...
... 3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Function 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices 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...
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M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3...memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD®...
M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3...memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for AMD® Phenom™ II /Athlon™ II /Sempron™ 100 Series Processors� AMD®...
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... 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 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
... 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 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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... a userfriendly interface that allows you to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with the same smoothness as their...deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and...
... a userfriendly interface that allows you to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with the same smoothness as their...deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions! ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter...default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps ...efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up of 512Mb (64MB) ...
With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter...default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps ...efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up of 512Mb (64MB) ...
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...• • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-... x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip 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-16 Timing 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-27 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 ...
...• • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-... x 2GB) DS Chip Brand Chip 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-16 Timing 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-27 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 ...
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... TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team 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. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 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 - G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL...
... TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team 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. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 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 - G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL...
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...DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 ...8226; • • - 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) ...- - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3...
...DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 ...8226; • • - 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) ...- - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3...
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...24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ...DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Timing - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3...
...24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ...DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Timing - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3...
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... as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz...
... as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz...
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...each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector.
...each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector.
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...options: [Auto] [Manual] 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-19 ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to different CPU margins. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC:... Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Boot Tool ...
...options: [Auto] [Manual] 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-19 ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to different CPU margins. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC:... Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > SB HD Azalia Configuration Boot Tool ...
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... Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3 Place the support DVD to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Click the icon to complete installation. Chapter 4 ...sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities ...
... Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3 Place the support DVD to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Click the icon to complete installation. Chapter 4 ...sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities ...
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... without applying Function description 1. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. 5. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support CPU Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and...every VRM phase and the thermal of the DRAM Controller. 6. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. 4. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation...
... without applying Function description 1. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for better thermal solution. 5. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support CPU Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get more transient and...every VRM phase and the thermal of the DRAM Controller. 6. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. 4. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation...
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Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-5 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages...
Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-5 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages...
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...values Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes... without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click More Settings, and...
...values Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes... without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click More Settings, and...
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... cancel the Overclocking process. 5. 3. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system.
... cancel the Overclocking process. 5. 3. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system.
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You can select to save system power. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-9 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to ...system status. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected...
You can select to save system power. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-9 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to ...system status. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected...
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4.3.5 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed ... of fan speed to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar...
4.3.5 FAN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by different climate conditions in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed ... of fan speed to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar...
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... II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. With this utility, you are assured that your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11 Chapter 4 Saves...
... II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. With this utility, you are assured that your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11 Chapter 4 Saves...