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... About 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 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
... About 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 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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... to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for disposal of parts and recycling. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies ... Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and • This device...
... to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for disposal of parts and recycling. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies ... Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and • This device...
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...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 the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and ... performance. Adjust your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) ...
...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 the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Built to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and ... performance. Adjust your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). AMD SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) ...
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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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... (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the ...is inadequate. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable... Do not forget to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum...
... (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the ...is inadequate. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable... Do not forget to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum...
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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. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-25
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... saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11 The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II...
... saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11 The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II...
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Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. �S�e�e��C��.... Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Follow the installation procedures in this section...
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. �S�e�e��C��.... Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS M5A97 PRO 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Follow the installation procedures in this section...