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... at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - AI Suite II - Profile - M5A97 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS Power Design - 4 + 2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Precision...
... at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection - AI Suite II - Profile - M5A97 specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi Auto Tuning, TurboV ASUS Power Design - 4 + 2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-language BIOS ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot Precision...
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...100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a real-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard also ... USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with USB 2.0 components. Built to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate ...
...100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a real-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard also ... USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8 Gb/s with USB 2.0 components. Built to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® SB950 Chipset The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate ...
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... and running in regards to patch memory issues. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M5A97 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory...
... and running in regards to patch memory issues. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS M5A97 1-3 quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory...
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... Flash 2 is for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS O.C. C.P.R. It natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with the elegant appearance! ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine-tune the VCore / VDDNB voltage in 0.00625V steps and DRAM voltage ... more flexible and convenient mouse input. while the Advanced Mode is a user-friendly utility that allows you to overclocking failure. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC...
... Flash 2 is for the ultimate overclocking configuration. ASUS O.C. C.P.R. It natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with the elegant appearance! ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine-tune the VCore / VDDNB voltage in 0.00625V steps and DRAM voltage ... more flexible and convenient mouse input. while the Advanced Mode is a user-friendly utility that allows you to overclocking failure. ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that offers a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC...
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...dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the blue slots for the OS can support up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. ...in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...
...dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the blue slots for the OS can support up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. ...in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...
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...-CG - - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of...
...-CG - - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of...
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...setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M5A97 M5A97 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS M5A97 2-13 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ...
...setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, ...the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. M5A97 M5A97 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. ASUS M5A97 2-13 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ...
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... the system to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe...the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard... performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning ...
... the system to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! M5A97 M5A97 MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe...the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard... performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning ...
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... you to run this program. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure..."UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program is provided for information on to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS M5A97 3-1 Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it back on how to ensure system compatibility and...
... you to run this program. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure..."UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program is provided for information on to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS M5A97 3-1 Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it back on how to ensure system compatibility and...
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... following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ... example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration ...
... following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. ... example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration ...
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The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ...00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A97 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Current Memory Frequency : xxxxMHz Current NB Fruquency : xxxxMHz Current HT Link Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU RATIO Auto Memory...
The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ...00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A97 3-7 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Current CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Current Memory Frequency : xxxxMHz Current NB Fruquency : xxxxMHz Current HT Link Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto OC Tuner CANCEL CPU RATIO Auto Memory...
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.... Use the and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to 600.0MHz. The values range from 100.0MHz to select a DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to... is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to adjust PCIE frequency to enhance the system performance...
.... Use the and keys to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to 600.0MHz. The values range from 100.0MHz to select a DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to... is completed.Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [D.O.C.P.] and allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to adjust PCIE frequency to enhance the system performance...
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...[1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE...[Enabled] for EMI control. DRAM Timing Control The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS M5A97 3-9 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving mode. Chapter 3 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto...
...[1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE...[Enabled] for EMI control. DRAM Timing Control The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. ASUS M5A97 3-9 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving mode. Chapter 3 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto...
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4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level... For system stability, all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and... takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all changes made in TurboV...
4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level... For system stability, all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and... takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all changes made in TurboV...
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... Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent... motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message...
... Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent... motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message...
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After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 4-7 TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV...
After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 4-7 TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV...