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... & EPU (Energy Processing Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other Features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-8 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.2.6 Onboard ... audio connections 2-13 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1...
... & EPU (Energy Processing Unit 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-3 1.1.6 Other Features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-8 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-14 1.2.6 Onboard ... audio connections 2-13 iii Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1...
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M5A97 R2.0 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 4800MT/s; We recommend a maximum ... / SempronTM 100 Series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' QuietTM support Support AM3+ 32nm CPU • Refer to www.asus.com for front panel support * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. (continued on the next page) ix Supports optical S/PDIF out interface at mid-board for the AMD®...
M5A97 R2.0 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 4800MT/s; We recommend a maximum ... / SempronTM 100 Series processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' QuietTM support Support AM3+ 32nm CPU • Refer to www.asus.com for front panel support * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. (continued on the next page) ix Supports optical S/PDIF out interface at mid-board for the AMD®...
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...Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables... connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xi M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9...
...Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables... connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xi M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9...
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...; CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts...reach rear I/O. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you to ten times faster than USB 2.0. M5A97 R2.0 1-1 AMD® 970 Chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is designed to support up to experience ..., and texture settings. DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the ...
...; CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts...reach rear I/O. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you to ten times faster than USB 2.0. M5A97 R2.0 1-1 AMD® 970 Chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is designed to support up to experience ..., and texture settings. DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the ...
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... the latest USB 3.0 standard. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to simply press a button to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and ...dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily charge iPod, iPhone, iPad, but also BC 1.1** ...
... the latest USB 3.0 standard. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to simply press a button to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and ...dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS Auto tuning feature can easily charge iPod, iPhone, iPad, but also BC 1.1** ...
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...less power consumption. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. A DDR3 module has the ... in only one correct orientation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 modules are unplugged before installing the CPU. The AM3+ socket...
...less power consumption. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. A DDR3 module has the ... in only one correct orientation. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 modules are unplugged before installing the CPU. The AM3+ socket...
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...memory from the same vendor. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory... B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
...memory from the same vendor. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory... B. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
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...black slots 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 better compatibility. • 4 ...DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2...
...black slots 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 better compatibility. • 4 ...DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2...
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M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is not properly installed. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still.... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
M5A97 R2.0 M5A97 R2.0 MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is not properly installed. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still.... It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
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... ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move ... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. M5A97 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A97 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.2.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the...
... ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move ... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. M5A97 R2.0 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A97 R2.0 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.2.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the...
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... green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-17 For systems with the last device on . The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the... or change from the time you turned on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests (POST).
... green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-17 For systems with the last device on . The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the... or change from the time you turned on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests (POST).
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Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
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... system performance. profile, and the related parameters will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.4.4 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to 150...
... system performance. profile, and the related parameters will be limit to CPU base or factory setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.4.4 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to 150...
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...happens, revert to become unstable! If this menu allow you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to adjust the value. Use...to become unstable! Changing the values in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 3.4.7 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. ...
...happens, revert to become unstable! If this menu allow you to select the HyperTransport link speed. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to adjust the value. Use...to become unstable! Changing the values in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency. If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 3.4.7 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. ...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the related memory configurations. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O to enable ...] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Configuration...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the related memory configurations. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O to enable ...] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Configuration...
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... Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the profile ...update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. The Setup Profile Status ...
... Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the profile ...update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to configure options for special functions. The Setup Profile Status ...
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... further system overclocking and stability test. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-7 To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you want to cancel the overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. After the system has restarted, a message...
... further system overclocking and stability test. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking process. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-7 To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you want to cancel the overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. After the system has restarted, a message...