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... in writing by sending a request to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
... in writing by sending a request to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
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... Network iControl 4-21 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-25 4.3.8 FAN Xpert 4-27 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-28 4.3.10 Probe II 4-29 4.3.11 Sensor Recorder 4-30 4.3.12 ASUS Update 4-32 4.3.13 MyLogo2 4-33 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-35 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing...
... Network iControl 4-21 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-25 4.3.8 FAN Xpert 4-27 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-28 4.3.10 Probe II 4-29 4.3.11 Sensor Recorder 4-30 4.3.12 ASUS Update 4-32 4.3.13 MyLogo2 4-33 4.3.14 Audio configurations 4-35 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-6 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-6 5.2.3 Installing...
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... The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
... The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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...audio jacks for 8-channel audio 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19 pin) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Specifications are subject to change...
...audio jacks for 8-channel audio 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19 pin) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM header 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Specifications are subject to change...
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... memory to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® 970 Chipset AMD® 970 Chipset...
... memory to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for both the front and rear panels, allowing you to experience the convenience of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® 970 Chipset AMD® 970 Chipset...
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...overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the motherboard. 3.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust PCIE frequency to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to individually set the memory operating frequency. Select any of the CPU and DRAM. PCIE Frequency [Auto...
...overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the following sub-items vary depending on the motherboard. 3.4.3 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust PCIE frequency to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you install on the CPU/DIMMs you to individually set the memory operating frequency. Select any of the CPU and DRAM. PCIE Frequency [Auto...
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... the default settings. 3.4.12 DRAM Driving Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 3.4.11 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.4.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard...
... the default settings. 3.4.12 DRAM Driving Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 3.4.11 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.4.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard...
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... Master Mode [Auto] Enables or disables Application Power Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O to disable or enable the IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.2 North Bridge IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows...
... Master Mode [Auto] Enables or disables Application Power Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit I/O to disable or enable the IOMMU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.2 North Bridge IOMMU [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [PEG/PCI] [PCI/PEG] Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows...
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... corresponding SATA port. If you use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
... corresponding SATA port. If you use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
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... The USB devices can be used only for SB USB Configuration. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. SB USB Configuration Options for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0) [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev...
... The USB devices can be used only for SB USB Configuration. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. SB USB Configuration Options for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0) [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev...
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...] and allows you to set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). IRQ=3] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the front USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear...
...] and allows you to set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). IRQ=3] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the front USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the serial port configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear...
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... to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you set the Azalia front panel audio connector (AAFP) type to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. 3.5.8 APM ErP Ready [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to switch off some power...
... to wake up by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you set the Azalia front panel audio connector (AAFP) type to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. 3.5.8 APM ErP Ready [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to switch off some power...
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... the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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.... Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
.... Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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... Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to locate the file...
... Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to locate the file...
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...; By default, Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. Using EZ Start EZ Start allows you to automatically connect to ON. • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to quickly activate Network iControl, and set to a PPPoE for your desktop...
...; By default, Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. Using EZ Start EZ Start allows you to automatically connect to ON. • When switched off, the Quick Connection, EZ Profile, and Info are disabled. • You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to quickly activate Network iControl, and set to a PPPoE for your desktop...
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... updated automatically. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to save the BIOS download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to cancel the changes made. 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check for an update BIOS firmware available for your computer's USB port. 1. Wait for the latest BIOS version. Click Cancel to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-25 Sets...
... updated automatically. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to save the BIOS download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to cancel the changes made. 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to check for an update BIOS firmware available for your computer's USB port. 1. Wait for the latest BIOS version. Click Cancel to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-25 Sets...
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... 5: RAID configurations Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to [RAID Mode]. 4. Set the SATA Mode item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter...
... 5: RAID configurations Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to [RAID Mode]. 4. Set the SATA Mode item to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter...
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...utility. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Press during POST to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD...
...utility. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Press during POST to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD...
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... screen instructions to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-7 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver...
... screen instructions to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-7 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver...