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...to have it shipped to, by ASUS; No part of these licenses are used only for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the product is valid to anyone in any form or by any problems in it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL... ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ...
...to have it shipped to, by ASUS; No part of these licenses are used only for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the product is valid to anyone in any form or by any problems in it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL... ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ...
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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 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+... 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...
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 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+... 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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... driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
... driver disk in Windows 4-22 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
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... setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers...™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter...
... setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers...™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter...
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...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 motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface 4 ...-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory...
...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 motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface 4 ...-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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 DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this user manual for the Memory...
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... 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, 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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... reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated...
... reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated...
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...features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II... 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 USB 3.0 - True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with a real-time 3Drendered...
...features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II... 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 USB 3.0 - True USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with a real-time 3Drendered...
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... your DIY experience. The built-in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up...
... your DIY experience. The built-in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization, helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions! This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up...
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Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non... The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the ...
Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non... The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the ...
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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 Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x ...
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 Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x ...
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Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS -...24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-9-7-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9 - 9 - - - - - - 9-11-9-27 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • 1.65 • •...
Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS -...24 - 9-9-9-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-9-7-24 - 9-9-9-28 - 9 - 9 - - - - - - 9-11-9-27 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • 1.65 • •...
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... KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 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 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24...• - 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...
... KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 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 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24...• - 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...
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... 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 • • • ...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - -...
... 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 • • • ...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - -...
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... Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - •...
... Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - •...
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Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer ... connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer ... connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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.../Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Connect the S/PDIF Out...
.../Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Connect the S/PDIF Out...
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... the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. 3 Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 4. if you connect a high... a serial (COM) port. Connect one end of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [AC97]. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21
... the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. 3 Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 4. if you connect a high... a serial (COM) port. Connect one end of the system chassis. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [AC97]. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-21
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... the black wire of 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-22...
... the black wire of 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 plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-22...
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ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these ...
ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these ...