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ii E8046 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 ?[...]

iv 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15   ...................................................[...]

v 4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4 4.3.3 EPU .................[...]

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)  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 T[...]

x (continued on the next page) ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto T uning, TurboV ASUS Power Design - 4+2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Remote GO! - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Network iControl - Front Panel USB 3.[...]

xi Specications are subject to change without notice.  Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green) 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 3.0/2.[...]

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 R2.0 User Manual ASUS M5A97 R2.0 motherboard User Guide Support DVD 2 [...]

xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws  PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive    ?[...]

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M5A97 R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights AMD ® FX™ / 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-channel[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1          ?[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Fanless Design: heatsink solution The 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-exchange. Combined with [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . ASUS MyLogo 2™ T urn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ?[...]

M5A97 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 wr[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout M5A97 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 EPU RTL 8111F ICS 9LPRS477 COM1 KBMS 64Mb BIOS SB_[...]

M5A97 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) 1-21 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-22 3. AMD AM3+ CPU socket 1-8 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-8 5. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-20 6. MemOK! switch 1-17 7[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1   Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1    V endors Part No. Siz[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DDR3-1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support  1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DAT A 3CCD- 1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DAT A 3CCD- 1509A - - • • A-DA T[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 DDR3-1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support  1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • • ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support  1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Patriot PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5 • • • Patriot PGD316G1333ELK(XMP) 16GB(2x 8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB([...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-15 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 - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 (p[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly . • T urn of your system us[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-17 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. T urn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows ® OS enviro[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 3. BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatic[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-19 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 <De[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. 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 intuitional way to locate the root problem[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-21 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 1A (12 W) fan power . [...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1      These connectors are for an A TX power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to t th[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1        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 [...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1   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 ba[...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.   This 2-pin [...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 [...]

M5A97 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1     These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the mo[...]

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ASUS M5A97 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 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 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 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[...]

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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 R2.0 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.7 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 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically . [...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ?[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 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  ?[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-15 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[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 2-17 Chapter 2   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[...]

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ASUS M5A97 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 BIOS[...]

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 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 , the[...]

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 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 su[...]

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 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 item a[...]

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 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 th[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4.1 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.[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.4.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus Frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] 3.4[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4.13 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-13 Chapter 3 3.4.16 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.500000V with a 0.006250V interval. 3.4.17 NB V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 1.100000V to 1.250000V with a 0.006250V interval. 3.4.18 NB HT V oltage [Auto] Allows you to[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3   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 [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool’n’Quiet functio[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-15 Chapter 3 SVM [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. [Disabled] Disables this function. Core C6 State [Enabled] Enables or disables Core C6 state function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable High Performance Computing Mode. Conguration opt[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the HPET timer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]     While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show [...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-17 Chapter 3 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disables the S.M.A.R.T feature. SA T A ESP on PORT1 ~ 6 [Disabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]   The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-r[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item lets user turn off cores except core 1, user can turn of f 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the previous item to [Manual] ?[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3   Allows you to change the HD Azalia conguration. [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Azalia device. [Disabled] Disables the device. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Azalia Device item to [Enabled]. Azal[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/ Second will become user-co[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-21 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 3.6.1 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 [...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.4 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 warn[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-23 Chapter 3 3.6.5 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[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 3.7.1 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 [Off]. 3.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disa[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-25 Chapter 3 3.7.4 DirectKey Enabled [Go to BIOS...] [Go to BIOS Setup] Allows the system to power on and go to BIOS setup directly when you press the DirectKey button. [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey function. 3.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the b[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 . 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the sel[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-27 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 menus.[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 updatin[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-29 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 Update B[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 suppor[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-31 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 that con[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 [...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-33 Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The actual[...]

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:> 2. The B[...]

ASUS M5A97 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 BIO[...]

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ASUS M5A97 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 options v[...]

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 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 several[...]

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 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 Setting i[...]

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 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 resul[...]

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 R2.0 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.4 Remote GO! Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. • Remote GO! is supported only on [...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 W-Fi GO! Remote Install the W-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!’s remote control functions. • Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. • For iOS devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from iT unes store. For Android devices, downlo[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-1 1 Chapter 4 The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. W-Fi GO! Remote menu Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices: Screen type Low Density  Medium Density [...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub 1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . 2. Click to select a device as your receiver . DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer . Click to [...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-13 Chapter 4 T o edit the library: 1. Tick Library . 2. Click to add or delete music les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the music playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the music le and click [...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the video library: 1. Tick Library . 2. Click to add or delete video les. 3. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . 4. Click OK . T o edit the video playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the vide[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-15 Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: 1. Tick Playlist . 2. Click . 3. Tick to select or deselect the image le and click  . 4. Select the prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save . 5. T o delete playlist, select the prole and click[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. T ap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function. 4. T ap Music , Video or Photo, to play . Y our mobile device’s WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allow[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-17 Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. Click to go back to previous screen Application help [...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to select a destination path for  Application help • Android mobile devices can send and receive les. • iOS mobile d[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 T ap to select   location T ap to send  T ap to select  T ap to clear all  The W-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s op[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.5 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 . ?[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-21 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. 4.3.6 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth an[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection  Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings  ?[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4    1. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. Tick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the conne[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4    EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. 1. Click the  tab. The programs are shown in the network program column. 2.[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-25 Chapter 4 M5A97 R2.0 M5A97R20.CAP 0304 05/11/2012 4.3.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automati[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. From the Save to dropdown list, select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS le to, then click Download . 3. When the download process is completed, click OK to exit.[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-27 Chapter 4 4.3.8 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 controls of fan[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 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. [...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-29 Chapter 4 4.3.10 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 healthy operat[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 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 lau[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-31 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 ype / Date [...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 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 [...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-33 Chapter 4 4.3.13 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 your boot lo[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support 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 t[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-35 Chapter 4   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 [...]

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ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5   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 [...]

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 .     [...]

ASUS M5A97 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 har[...]

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  function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 5-5 Chapter 5  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 [...]

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 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 the [...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5   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 o[...]

ASUS M5A97 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. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sec[...]

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ASUS M5A97 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 ide[...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support 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. 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard l[...]

ASUS M5A97 R2.0 6-3 Chapter 6 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 your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.5 Enabling the AMD ®[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst 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 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 equi[...]

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 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 pr[...]

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 ?[...]

M5A97 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 R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FC C [...]

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