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Motherboard M5A97 R2.0.
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, t.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
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 .............
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.
vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
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.
ix (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM3+ for AMD ® FX Series CPU up to 8-core, compatibl.
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.
xi Specications 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.
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 specications may vary with different models.
xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible C.
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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.
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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 efcient heat-exchange.
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.
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 A.
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.
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.
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.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 These connectors are for an A TX power supply .
M5A97 R2.0 1-23 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
M5A97 R2.0 1-25 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability .
M5A97 R2.0 1-27 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 These connectors are for USB 2.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 Unied 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.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
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 .
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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.
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.
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.
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>.
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 .
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 conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
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 .
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 dened by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage.
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.
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.
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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable High Performance Computing Mode.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 South Bridge HPET [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the HPET timer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices.
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] Conguration .
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 .
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 3-19 Chapter 3 Allows you to change the HD Azalia conguration. [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Azalia device. [Disabled] Disables the device. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Azalia Device item to [Enabled].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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).
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.
4-4 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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 prole name and click Save . T o add as a new playlist, key in your prole name and click Save .
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.
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.
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.
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-19 Chapter 4 T ap to select location T ap to send T ap to select .
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.
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.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Before enabli.
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 4-23 Chapter 4 1. Click the Quick Connection tab.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. 1. Click the tab.
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.
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 .
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.
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 Specication 1.
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.
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 specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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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 congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations 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.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations 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.
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.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations 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 .
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 .
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations 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.
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.
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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.
6-2 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 .
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 .
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.
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.
A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
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.
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.
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.
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