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... and components to build a PC system 2-21 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-22 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-23 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-26 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-27 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-29 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-30 2.3.8 Expansion Card installation 2-31 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 2-32 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections 2-34 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-36...
... and components to build a PC system 2-21 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-22 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-23 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-26 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-27 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-29 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-30 2.3.8 Expansion Card installation 2-31 2.3.9 Rear panel connection 2-32 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections 2-34 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-36...
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... slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. Realtek 8111E (LAN) - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE...
... slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. Realtek 8111E (LAN) - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE...
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... PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND M5A97 CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND M5A97 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1/2 connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers!...
... PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND M5A97 CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND M5A97 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ...back of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1/2 connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers!...
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... initialization string that provides at least 1A on while the computer is in Soft-off and then back on the +5VSB lead. Thus, connection cannot be powered up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is off mode. [Enabled] The computer could...the first try. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled Version 2.00.1201. ASUS M5A97 3-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on. Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays...
... initialization string that provides at least 1A on while the computer is in Soft-off and then back on the +5VSB lead. Thus, connection cannot be powered up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is off mode. [Enabled] The computer could...the first try. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chassis Q-Fan Control Disabled Version 2.00.1201. ASUS M5A97 3-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on. Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays...
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... [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if...
... [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if...