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...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...installation 2-27 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-30 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-33 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-34 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-35 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-36 2.3.10 Rear panel ...
...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...installation 2-27 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-30 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-33 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-34 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-35 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-36 2.3.10 Rear panel ...
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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 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support ...3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-15 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-18 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...
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 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support ...3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration 3-15 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-16 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-18 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...
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...MT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD...CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology AMD® SB950 Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Realtek® 8111E Gigabit...
...MT/s; Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports 192khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD...CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU... Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology AMD® SB950 Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Realtek® 8111E Gigabit...
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...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 port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA...
...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 port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA...
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...is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and ...1333 / 1066 MHz to get high quality images. AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to boost system performance. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
...is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and ...1333 / 1066 MHz to get high quality images. AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to boost system performance. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
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See page 2-22 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111E - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x16_2 - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - - PCIE x1_1 - - - shared - - - - JMicron ATA Controller 0 JMicron ATA Controller 1 - - - ...you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - -
See page 2-22 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111E - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x16_2 - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - shared - shared - - - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - - PCIE x1_1 - - - shared - - - - JMicron ATA Controller 0 JMicron ATA Controller 1 - - - ...you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. shared - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - -
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.... • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section...
.... • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section...
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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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2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-37 Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5.
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-37 Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5.
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...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 ... ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports...
...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 ... ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN ports...
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Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ... 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-13 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for...
Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ... 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-13 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for...
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... 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ SATA Configuration > SATA Configuration SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port3 SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 > SB SATA Configuration Monitor Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Boot Tool Options for SATA Configuration. SATA Port5-Port6 [AHCI] Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID...
... 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ SATA Configuration > SATA Configuration SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port3 SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 > SB SATA Configuration Monitor Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Boot Tool Options for SATA Configuration. SATA Port5-Port6 [AHCI] Setting this item to [IDE] instead of [RAID...
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... Plug on PORT3 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT4 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-17 If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows XP OS installation...
... Plug on PORT3 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT4 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-17 If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows XP OS installation...
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.... • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS...boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to ...
.... • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS...boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to ...
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... No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A97 PRO.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. ...
... No 4. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A97 PRO.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. ...
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... and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup...To do this: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA Port1-Port4 to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Port4 run at RAID mode together. Go to UEFI Advanced Mode and go to the Advanced menu...
... and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup...To do this: 1. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA Port1-Port4 to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Port4 run at RAID mode together. Go to UEFI Advanced Mode and go to the Advanced menu...
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...Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5/6 are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. Press , , , or... 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-19 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the �AM��D® O��p��ti�o�n��...
...Controller Configuration: shows the system resources configuration. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5/6 are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. Press , , , or... 3 ] Controller Configuration ......[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main Menu allows you need; Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-19 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility To enter the �AM��D® O��p��ti�o�n��...
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... DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to create a RAID driver disk. 7. You have to use...
... DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. For Windows® Vista or later operating systems, use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to create a RAID driver disk. 7. You have to use...
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Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-23 To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. During the OS ... corresponding OS version. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows XP OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the... SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Click ...
Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-23 To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS 1. During the OS ... corresponding OS version. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows XP OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the... SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Click ...