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M5A97 R2.0
Motherboard
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E8046 Revised Edition V2 January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ....................................................................... ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Install
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2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ....................................................
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4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................4-4 4.3.3 EPU .............................................................................................4-8 4.3.4 Remote GO! ...........................................................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ® ® CPU AMD Socket AM3+ for AMD FX Series CPU up to 8-core, compatible with ® ® TM TM TM AMD Socket AM3 for AMD Phenon II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series processors ® AMD 140W CPU Support ® TM AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet support Support AM3+ 32nm CPU ® • Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list ® Chipset AMD 970 / SB950 TM System Bus Up to 4800MT/s; HyperTransport 3.0 Memory 4 x DIMMs, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, unbuf
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M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors features ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, 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 3.0 Support - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Ai Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert
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M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary 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 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 audio jacks for 8-channel audio Internal I/O connectors / 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports buttons / switches 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
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M5A97 R2.0 ASUS M5A97 R2.0 motherboard User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii User Manual
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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 SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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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 DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 4800MT/s via ® HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1.2 DIP DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TP�� ��(T (T ur ur �� oV oV Processing ��nit) & EP�� (Energy Processing ��nit) 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 TurboV gives you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system conditions. EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processi
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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 efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently
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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 floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. AS��S O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving you the freedom to
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid tou
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 EPU EATX12V USB3_12 5 DRAM_LED 6 ASM MemOK! 1042 SPDIF_O2 USB56 USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO ® AMD 970 7 PCIEX16_1 8 RTL 8111F ASM 1042 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell ICS CMOS Power 9LPRS477 SATA6G_6 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 64Mb 9 ® SATA6G_5 BIOS AMD M5A97 R2.0 SB950 TPU PCIEX16_2 10 11 PCI1 12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SB_PWR PCI2 CLRTC DRCT 9 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SPDIF_OUT FLBK_LED COM1 USB1314 USB1112 USB9
