Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 manual

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ii E8047 Revised Edition V2 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the p[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary ................................................[...]

iv 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ...............................................................................[...]

v 4.3.3 EPU ............................................................................................. 4-8 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost............................................................................. 4-9 4.3.5 Network iControl........................................................................ 4-10 4.3.6 F AN Xpert.......................[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power c[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the sw[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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 IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix (continued on the next page) M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary CPU AMD ® Socket AM3+ for AMD ® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with AMD ® Socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenon TM II/Athlon TM II/Sempron TM 100 Series processors AMD ® 140W CPU Support AMD ® Cool‘n’Quiet TM support Support AM3+ 32nm CPU Chipset AMD ® 970 / SB950 System [...]

x (continued on the next page) ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS Power Design - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto T uning, TurboV ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Ai Charger+ [...]

xi Specications are subject to change without notice. M5A97 LE R2.0 specications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio Internal I/O connectors / buttons / switches 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors suppor[...]

xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. M5A97 LE R2.0 SOCKET AM3+ User Manual ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard User Gu[...]

xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

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M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD ® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD ® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-chan[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (T urboV Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit) TPU Unleash your performance with AI Suite II utility . ASUS Auto tuning feature can intelligently optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the T urb[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efcient heat-excha[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P .R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P .R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, [...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-5 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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. • Before handling components, use a grounded[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout M5A97 LE R2.0 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 PCI2 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O AUDIO ALC 887 TPU ASM 1042 RTL 8111F COM1 KBMS 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC 22.9[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-7 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN and 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3) 1-20 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-22 3. AMD AM3+ CPU socket 1-8 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 5. SA T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1~6)[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.3 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 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 CPU socket AM3+ The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pi[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM so[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded DRAM OC Prole is not the JEDEC memory stan[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 M5A97 LE R2.0 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(X[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DDR3 1800 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Vol tage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DA TA AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25~ 1.35 • • • A-DA TA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-DAT A 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA SU3U[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Vol tage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • • ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • • ACTICA ACT2GHU[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-15 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot [Blue] (at x16 speed) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 - - - - shared - - - PCIe x16_2 - - - - shared - - - PCIe x1_1 - - - - - - shared - PCIe x1_2 - - - - - shared - - PCI 1 - - - - shared - - - PCI 2 - - - - - shared - - Realtek 81 1 1F (LAN) - - - - shared - -[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-17 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 4. Hold down the <[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or p[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-19 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAI[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • The CPU_F AN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-21 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability . • If you want to connect a high denition front panel audio module to this connector , set the Front Panel T ype item in the BI[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 6. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for an A TX power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors c[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately . M5A97 LE R2.0 M5A97 LE R2.0 Seri[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on th[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A97 LE R2.0[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.2 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 ts 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! 1 2[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-5 Chapter 2 3 2.1.3 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 .[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-7 Chapter 2 3 4 5[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 1 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2 B A A[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~6 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. Audio I/O ports** 6. PS/2 keyboa[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of t[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new UEFI B[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , [...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the syst[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-7 Chapter 3 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password ite[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cle[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. T arget CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency . Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-1 1 Chapter 3 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperT ransport link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Disabled] Enhances the CPU bus frequency overclocking abilit[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM CAS# write Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CL�] – [12 CL�] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CL�] [6 CL�] [7 CL�] [8 CL�] [10 CL�] [12 CL�] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [90ns] [1 10ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns] DRA[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-13 Chapter 3 DCT1 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] MEMCLK drive strength [Auto] Conguration [...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. CPU/NB Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed CPU/NB voltag[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-15 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Cool‘n’Quiet [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E [Enab[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. This secure virtual mode will let you run multiple OS (guest) on the same physical hardware by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the hypervisor layer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state fun[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the HPET timer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to [...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Board SA T A RAID ROM [Legacy ROM] This item appears only when you set SA T A Port1 - Port4 to [RAID] and allows you to select Board SA T A RAID ROM. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Legacy ROM] [UEFI DRIVER] S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia [...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Azalia Front Panel [HD] Allows you to set the Azalia front panel audio connector (AAFP) type to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio. [AC97] Sets the fro[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.9 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will n[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-23 Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU_F AN Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or se[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Of f]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. INT19 T rap Response [Immediate] [I mm ed ia te ] A[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. For more details, see section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 . 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Infor[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-29 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating m[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Up[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-31 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information 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 Refer to the software manual in the support D[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk th[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system DO NOT shut down or reset the[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> Please s[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-35 Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS For [...]

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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit V ista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware option[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates seve[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T urboV T urboV 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 exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may dama[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value. 3. Click Apply to save the changes made. • Set the CPU Ratio Settin[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most exible auto- tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-7 Chapter 4 Using Extreme T uning 1. Click Auto T uning tab > Extreme . 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to start the auto-overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory , and restarts the system. 3. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking re[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that provides several power-saving modes. When set to the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the current system condition. Y ou can also congure the system settings such as CPU frequency , GPU frequency , vCore V oltage[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.4 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Co[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows ® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. 4.3.5 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 1 Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Conguring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings T o congure the PPPoE settings : 1. Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center . • Y ou only nee[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: 1. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. Tick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. 3. Click Apply to enable the PPPoE automatic network connection. Y ou can [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-13 Chapter 4 Using EZ Prole T o use the EZ Prole: EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. 1. Click the EZ Prole tab. The programs are shown in the network program column. 2. Select the network program, and click to create your prole. 3. Click to save the changes and[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 F AN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful proles of fer exible con[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Ac[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a hea[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o launch Sensor [...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using History Record 1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. T o stop recording, click Recording again. 4. T o track the recorded contents, set T [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: •[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching MyLogo2 T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-21 Chapter 4 Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. 3. Do any of the following: • Click Auto T une to adjust the image size or the image [...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Univ[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the AMD ® SB950 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or [...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks int[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD ® Option ROM utility T o enter the AMD ® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <F> to display the utility main menu. The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID volume T o create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create. 4. Move to th[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-5 Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID conguration Be cautious when deleting a RAID volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. T o delete a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function. 2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del> or &l[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB The motherboard does not provide a ?[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into t[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the [...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-9 Chapter 5 Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the le. 7. Use Notepad to open the le. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI. Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of th[...]

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ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two [...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX[...]

ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 6-3 Chapter 6 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that you[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window , click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This e[...]

A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Opera[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 A-3 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable[...]

A-4 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Co[...]

M5A97 LE R2.0 A-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 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 LE R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications:[...]

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