Asus M5A97 Bedienungshandbuch

MotherboardM5A97

xM5A97 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ series processors up to 8-core Compatible with AMD® Socket

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID

ASUS M5A97 4-15Chapter 4The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:• View Drive Assignments: shows the

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID volumeTo create a RAID volume:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / L

ASUS M5A97 4-17Chapter 4Deleting a RAID congurationTake caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP ope

ASUS M5A97 4-19Chapter 44.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you insta

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the le txtsetup.oem.6. Double-click the le. A wi

ASUS M5A97 5-1Chapter 5Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® Quad-GPU

5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the

ASUS M5A97 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device

xi(continued on the next page)M5A97 specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors: ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU -

5-4 Chapter 5: ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ technology supportChapter 5

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

xii*Specications are subject to change without notice.M5A97 specications summaryInternal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additiona

ASUS M5A97 1-1Chapter 1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M5A97 motherboard!The motherboard delivers

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsAMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU

ASUS M5A97 1-3Chapter 1ErP readyThe motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain ene

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solutionThe stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers

ASUS M5A97 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboa

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and in

ASUS M5A97 2-3Chapter 2Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)2-182. ATX po

iiE6441First Edition (V1) May 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Se

ASUS M5A97 2-5Chapter 22.2.3 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.Recomme

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM

ASUS M5A97 2-7Chapter 2M5A97 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPUM5A97 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2M5A97 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPUVendors Part No. Siz

ASUS M5A97 2-9Chapter 2M5A97 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPUVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserte

ASUS M5A97 2-11Chapter 22.2.4 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause yo

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –PCIE x16_2 – – – – – –

ASUS M5A97 2-13Chapter 22.2.5 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear t

iiiContentsNotices...viSafety in

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.6 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-

ASUS M5A97 2-15Chapter 22.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate th

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.8 Internal connectors1. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)Thes

ASUS M5A97 2-17Chapter 23. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable t

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital I

ASUS M5A97 2-19Chapter 27. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plug

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS M5A97 2-21Chapter 22.3 Building your computer system2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system1 bag of screws Philips (cross) s

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2122.3.2 CPU installationThe AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensur

ASUS M5A97 2-23Chapter 232.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you

ivContentsChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ... 3-13.2

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly12

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2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBAA

ASUS M5A97 2-27Chapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installation21The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with mod

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.M5A973

ASUS M5A97 2-29Chapter 22.3.6 ATX Power connection12OR OR

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.7 SATA device connectionOR2OR1

ASUS M5A97 2-31Chapter 22.3.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.9 Rear panel connectionRear panel connectors1. PS/2 Mouse port (green) 5. Audio** I/O ports2. Opt

ASUS M5A97 2-33Chapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line I

v4.4 RAID congurations ... 4-134.4.1 RAID denitions ...

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.10 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo / 2.1-channel

ASUS M5A97 2-35Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS M5A97 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unied Extensible Firmware Interface, offering a user-friendly interface that goe

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you

ASUS M5A97 3-3Chapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The g

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS M5A97 3-5Chapter 33.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides y

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

ASUS M5A97 3-7Chapter 33.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the se

viFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The conguration options for the following sub-items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard.

ASUS M5A97 3-9Chapter 3CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. The value will be limit to CPU base or fact

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 5 to

ASUS M5A97 3-11Chapter 3DRAM Driving ControlThe conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the mo

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <En

ASUS M5A97 3-13Chapter 3DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.500000V with a 0.006250V interval.

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to ma

ASUS M5A97 3-15Chapter 3Cool‘n’Quiet [Disabled][Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool’n’Quiet function.[Disabled] Disables this function.C1E Support [Disabl

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SB SATA CongurationAllows you to set SATA options.OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable ser

ASUS M5A97 3-17Chapter 3• When the SATA Port1–Port 4 and the SATA Port5–Port 6 items are set to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1–6 ca

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3EHCI Hand-off [Disabled][Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.[Disa

ASUS M5A97 3-19Chapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationAsmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 controller.[Disa

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SB HD Azalia CongurationAllows you to change the HD Azalia conguration.[Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audi

ASUS M5A97 3-21Chapter 3Power On By PME Device [Disabled][Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices.[Enabled] Allows you to

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the C

ASUS M5A97 3-23Chapter 3CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [20]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets t

ASUS M5A97 3-25Chapter 3Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled][Enabled] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 when this item is set to [Enabled].[Disabled

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

ASUS M5A97 3-27Chapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your ch

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS M5A97 3-29Chapter 3Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update B

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to t

ASUS M5A97 3-31Chapter 3Flash Info MODEL: M5A97 VER: 0140 DATE: 05/09/2011Exit[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/P

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the

ASUS M5A97 3-33Chapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to retu

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart y

ASUS M5A97 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN f

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS M5A97 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typo

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and re

ASUS M5A97 4-5Chapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.Advanced m

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Auto TuningASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options.• T

ASUS M5A97 4-7Chapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears in

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.3 EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides severa

ASUS M5A97 4-9Chapter 4Click to select a fan typeClick to select a fan proleClick to apply the settingsClick to discard the settings4.3.4 FAN XpertF

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.5 Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts yo

ASUS M5A97 4-11Chapter 44.3.6 Ai Charger+Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certied USB charging function, is

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.7 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimat

ASUS M5A97 4-13Chapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the AMD® SB850 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard disk driv