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    M5A97 PRO Motherboard
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    of three years after our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent
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    DIMM installation 2-30 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-31 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-33 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-34 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-35 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-36 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 2-37 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections 2-39 2.4 Starting up for
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    3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-29 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-32 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software
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    Monitor 4-14 4.3.10 driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-23 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-24 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
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    's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit
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    unplugged before the signal cables are connected. or removing signal cables from service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust,
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    support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for
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    Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - MemOK! - AI Suite II - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS vDRAM Bus:
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    8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications
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    below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M5A97 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your
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    based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. AMD® 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is designed to support up to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi
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    of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise
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    the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows
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    speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, "Bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound , and "Voice clarification" provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    10-1 pin COM1) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97
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    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
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    module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-5
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    the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design
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    1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL
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    1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM
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    M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9
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    M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65
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    M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size 6-6-6 7-7-7 9-9-9 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 1.5 • • • - • • - • • • - • • • - • • • 1.75 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-11
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    M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability for AMD AM3 TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO 13 T3D1288LT-13 T3D1288LT-13 T3D1288LT-13 Timing 6-6-6 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM
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    M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel
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    x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode) 5 PCI slot 1 6 PCI slot 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe 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 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards - Onchip SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-15
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    10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM the chipset
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    to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS M5A97
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    2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an
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    , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
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    . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 2 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then
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    panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. 3 Chapter 2 • We recommend that you connect
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    the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal
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    you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-23
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    This connector supports several chassis- speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode
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    (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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    2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2
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    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 PRO 2-27
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    To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 Chapter 2 2 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 4 Chapter 2 5 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-29
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-31
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-33
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-35
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    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    and 2 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 5. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. External SATA port 9. External SATA port 10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 11. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and
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    OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Orange - Black - Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out
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    Chapter 2 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-39
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    Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-41
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    Chapter 2 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-1
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    optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the
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    ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST
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    the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side
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    15] Access Level Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY
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    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the
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    and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Chapter 3 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Current CPU Speed : 3439MHz Target CPU Speed : 3400MHz Current Memory Frequency: 1333MHz Current NB Frequency : 2000MHz Current HT
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    Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory
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    options: [Auto] [2 CLK] - [10 CLK] DRAM READ to READ Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] - [10 CLK] DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-9
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    VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. Some of the following items are adjusted by 10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Proceeds the full phase mode. Allows manual adjustment. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range is by CPU standard with a 0.00625V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-11
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    a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Offset] and allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. The values range is by CPU standard with a 0.00625V interval. CPU VDDA
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    to malfunction. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > North Bridge > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > CPU Core On/Off Function > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen
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    - Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 270 Processor Dual Core Running @ 3433 MHz 1375 mV Max Speed: 3400 MHZ Intended Speed: 3400 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 10000c8 Cache per Core L1 Instruction Cache: 64
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    Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ North Bridge Configuration > Monitor North Bridge Configuration IOMMU Mode > Memory Configuration Disabled Initate Graphic Adapter PEG/PCI Memory Information Total Memory: 4096MB (DDR3) Exit Boot Tool IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems to convert
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    6 items are set to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT4 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Hot Plug on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-17
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    UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ USB Configuration > Monitor USB Configuration USB Devices: 1 Mouse Legacy USB Support Enabled Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled EHCI Hand-off > SB USB Configuration Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB
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    3.5.5 CPU Core On/Off Function UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Core On/Off Function > Monitor ASUS Core Unlocker Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Boot Tool Enabled ASUS Core Unlocker to get FULL computing power of processor. [
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    this item to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. JMB Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only display or hide the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0
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    audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC 97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets
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    the fan settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 69� ºC /� +18� Speed 3325 RPM Chassis Fan Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Profile CPU Fan Speed
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    adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear
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    Monitor Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait For 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot Option Priorities Boot Override Boot [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait
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    number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device
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    Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS SPD Information > Advanced Monitor DIMM Slot # Slot 2 Manufacturer Micron Module Size tWTR tRTP tFAW 10 4 74 5 5 20 DIMM Slot # [Slot 2] Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] Exit Boot DIMM Slot
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    - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file
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    without saving your changes. �W�h��e�n�y�o�u� select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt
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    If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
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    the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions
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    onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO
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    . 2. ���E��n�t�e�r�th��e�A��d�v�a�n�c�e�d��M��o�d�e��o�f�th��e�B��IO��S��s�e�tu��p�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 PRO fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0130 Folder Info
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 PRO 3-33
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    Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI
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    backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: M5A97 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue
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    M5A97 PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A97 PRO system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk
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    • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from
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    the Tool menu vary with models. • The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-3
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    the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
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    , all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current
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    mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of
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    Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme
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    the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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    AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of
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    function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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    sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-11
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    record the changes in the sensors that you enable. Select the sensors that you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time Click to return to the default mode Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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    USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • ** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. • Ensure to remove and reconnect your USB device after enabling or disabling Ai Charger+ to ensure normal charging function. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-13
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    a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar to launch the Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage. Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar to open the
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    4.3.10 System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to • Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-15
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    Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
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    Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA Port1-Port4 to RAID mode, all SATA Port1- Port4 run at RAID mode together. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    enter the �AM��D® O��p��ti�o�n��R��O��M��u��ti�li�t�y�: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press + to display the a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 configuration. • Delete LD Menu: deletes a selected SATA connectors 5/6 are set to [RAID] mode. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-19
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    RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 0 2 Strip Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Fast Init ON Cache Mode WriteThru [Ctrl-Y] Save [ESC] Exit 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press to select a RAID mode to create. 4. Move to the Assignment item by using will It will erase the
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    volume. You will lose all Mode Drv Capacity(GB) LD 1 xxxxx RAID 0 2 157.99 Strip Block 64 KB Cache Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx [ Drives Assignments ] Capabilities Capacity(GB) xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Any Key To Continue....... ASUS M5A97
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    >. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive
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    corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-23
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    Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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    = "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4393&CC_0104","ahcix64" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS M5A97 PRO 4-25 Chapter 4
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    Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest
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    your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to
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    supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows
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    Chapter 5 5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen
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    2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A97 PRO Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart
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