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... written permission of the product is eager to Provide Source Code of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; This offer is valid to infringe. Copies of Certain Software This product may be much obliged if you . You may not be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either...169; 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. If however you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of the LGPL Software (with you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary...
... written permission of the product is eager to Provide Source Code of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; This offer is valid to infringe. Copies of Certain Software This product may be much obliged if you . You may not be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either...169; 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. If however you want to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of the LGPL Software (with you give us a notification to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary...
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... 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 DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4...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...
... 3.9 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 DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4...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...
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...viii Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information...
...viii Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information...
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... ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 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. xii M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features ...
... ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 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. xii M5A97 PRO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features ...
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... DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with superior flexibility and perfect precision to...
... DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! ASUS M5A97 PRO 1-3 determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with superior flexibility and perfect precision to...
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... the onscreen instructions to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-31 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Browse to complete the update process. •...
... the onscreen instructions to locate the BIOS file and then click Next. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-31 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Browse to complete the update process. •...
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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical ... system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click the Contact tab to maximize the features of supplementary user ... shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-1
... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical ... system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click the Contact tab to maximize the features of supplementary user ... shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-1
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... files are in the support DVD. Click the Manual tab. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD...
... files are in the support DVD. Click the Manual tab. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Chapter 4 The screenshots in the support DVD...
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... menu vary with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard ...will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The actual screenshots vary with the software application for reference only. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3
... menu vary with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard ...will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The actual screenshots vary with the software application for reference only. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3
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Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. 7. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will ...
Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. 7. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will ...
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... 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 CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you...
... 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 CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you...
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... the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. An animation appears indicating the overclocking...
... the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. An animation appears indicating the overclocking...
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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 Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: ...
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 Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • User: ...
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... support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to monitor the changes in /out the X axis Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to launch Sensor Recorder. Select the sensors that you want to record the changes in the sensors that...
... support DVD, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar to monitor the changes in /out the X axis Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to launch Sensor Recorder. Select the sensors that you want to record the changes in the sensors that...
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... II main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU...
... II main menu bar to launch the Sensor panel. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 Monitor The Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU...
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... A. click on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to...
... A. click on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to...
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...and storage. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID sets. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-17 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD®...existing drive. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity.
...and storage. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID sets. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-17 This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD®...existing drive. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity.
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... menu > SATA Configuration > SB SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Port4 run at RAID mode together. Due to the power...
... menu > SATA Configuration > SB SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Port4 run at RAID mode together. Due to the power...
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... screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set . 5. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
... screen to modify the array capacity, or press any key to the Assignment item by using the down arrow key and set . 5. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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... floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot...
... floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot...