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User Manual - Page 13
... for reference only. Before you for the following items.
User Manual
ASUS M5A97 motherboard
User guide
Support DVD
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS I/O Shield
• If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below.
1.2 Package...
User Manual - Page 15
...ASUS M5A97
1-3 EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by different climate conditions in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
ASUS... 1
ErP ready The motherboard is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed ...
User Manual - Page 17
... supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Chapter 2
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2-1 Chapter 2:
Chapter 2
Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
•...
User Manual - Page 19
... (3-pin CLRTC)
11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
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2-3 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
3. DDR3 DIMM slots
5.
Serial port...
User Manual - Page 20
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. M5A97
M5A97 CPU socket AM3+
Chapter 2
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
User Manual - Page 21
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
M5A97
M5A97 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations
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2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
Chapter 2
2.2.3 System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
User Manual - Page 23
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M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU
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KHX1800C9D3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP)
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Size
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User Manual - Page 27
... card Dual VGA/PCIe card
PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1
x16 (Recommend for single VGA)
x16
PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4
ASUS M5A97
2-11 Chapter 2
M5A97
Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4
Expansion slots
Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
User Manual - Page 29
... when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. M5A97
M5A97 Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
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Normal (Default)
Clear RTC
To erase the RTC RAM
1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A97
2-13
Hold down and reboot the system so the...
User Manual - Page 37
... 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
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User Manual - Page 39
3
Chapter 2
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS M5A97
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User Manual - Page 57
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Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date
0140 x64 05/09/2011
CPU Information AMD Phenom(TM) II x4 945 Processor
Memory Information
Total Memory
1024 MB (DDR3...
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. Chapter 3
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3-5 After you to set , then this is only asked for information on how to clear the...
User Manual - Page 59
... American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
UEFI BIOS Utility - ASUS M5A97
3-7 The configuration options for this chapter vary depending on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction.
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when...
User Manual - Page 61
... to [Enabled] for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz]
HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows...valid value ranges vary according to 12. The values range from 4 to your CPU model. Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you set the ratio between the NB (in... Power Saving Mode]. ASUS M5A97
3-9
User Manual - Page 73
...[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled]
When set values.
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UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. This feature requires an...
system power on the first try.
Advanced Mode
Exit
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
Monitor
Boot
Tool
CPU Temperature
+45ºC / +113ºF
MB Temperature
+33ºC / +91º...
User Manual - Page 75
... Max. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle.
Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 100%.
Chapter 3
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3-23 The values range from 60% to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM...
User Manual - Page 89
...ASUS M5A97
4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1.
Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard...to show the system information
Click to update the motherboard BIOS
Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency
Click to select a utility
Shortcut to ...
User Manual - Page 91
ASUS M5A97
4-5
Chapter 4 Advanced mode Target values
Current values
Click to restore all start -up settings
Voltage Adjustment bars
Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes without applying
• Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. CPU Ratio
Adjustment bar
Click to restore all...
User Manual - Page 93
... exit. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success.
TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process.
5. Chapter 4
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4-7 To keep the result, click Stop.
4. 3. Click Stop if you did not click Stop...
User Manual - Page 95
...installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by...CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
The built-in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. ASUS M5A97...