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...product. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as defined in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is authorized in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of ...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii 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 OF ...
...product. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as defined in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; This offer is authorized in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of ...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii 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 OF ...
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...the MemOK! function. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard ...DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! This is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings ...
...the MemOK! function. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard ...DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! This is not properly installed. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings ...
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...necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for details on the ...AI Suite II main menu bar. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ...
...necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for details on the ...AI Suite II main menu bar. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ...
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...you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Yes if you to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 5. You can decide..., and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS M5A97 3-29 Click Next. Updating the BIOS through ...
...you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Yes if you to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 5. You can decide..., and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS M5A97 3-29 Click Next. Updating the BIOS through ...
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... Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the ... 5. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0140 Folder Info 05/09/11 10:23p 4194304 DATE: 05/09/2011...ASUS M5A97 3-31 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
... Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the ... 5. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0140 Folder Info 05/09/11 10:23p 4194304 DATE: 05/09/2011...ASUS M5A97 3-31 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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...DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4....USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB ...
...DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4....USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB ...
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... CrossFireX technology. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your computer. ASUS M5A97 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure...
... CrossFireX technology. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your computer. ASUS M5A97 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure...
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Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics ...GPU. 1 3. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A97 5-3 The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the...
Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics ...GPU. 1 3. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS M5A97 5-3 The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the...