M5A97 LE R2.0
Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary ................................................................. ix
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1:
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-5
Chapter 2:
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-16
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Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-16
Chapter 3:
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-6
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-8
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-15
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-22
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-25
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-27
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-28
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-29
Chapter 4:
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
Software information.................................................................................4-3
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Chapter 5:
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................5-6
Chapter 6:
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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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.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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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:
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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.
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
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Chapter 5: RAID support
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™
graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
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ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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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
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary
CPU
AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core
Compatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® PhenonTM II/AthlonTM
II/SempronTM 100 Series processors
AMD® 140W CPU Support
AMD® Cool‘n’QuietTM support
Support AM3+ 32nm CPU
Chipset
AMD® 970 / SB950
System Bus
Memory
Up to 4800 MT/s; HyperTransportTM 3.0
4 x DIMMs, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz,
ECC, Non-ECC, unbuffered Memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
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Due to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With
ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.
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When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit
operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a
maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating
system.
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Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Expansion slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Blue @x16 speed, Black @x4 speed)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Multi-GPU
support
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology
AMD® SB950 Chipset:
Storage
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support
LAN
Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio
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Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
Optical S/PDIF out header at mid-board
ASUS Noise Filter
1 x Asmedia® USB3.0 controller:
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)
USB
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AMD® SB950 Chipset:
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12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the back
panel)
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M5A97 LE R2.0 specifications summary
ASUS unique
features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors
ASUS Power Design
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4+2 Phase Power Design
ASUS EPU
EPU
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ASUS TPU
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Auto Tuning, TurboV
ASUS Exclusive Features
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS Network iControl
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS Ai Charger+
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
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ASUS Fanless Design: heatsink solution
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY
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ASUS O.C. Profile
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS My Logo 2
Precision Tweaker 2
Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Q Design
ASUS Q-Slot
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ASUS exclusive
overclocking
features
Precision Tweaker 2
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment
vDDNB: Adjustable CPU/NB voltage at 0.00625V increment
vNB: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.00625V increment
vNB HT Bus: Adjustable HT voltage at 0.00625V increment
vDRAM Bus: Adjustable DRAM voltage at 0.00625V increment
vSB: Adjustable SB voltage at 0.00500V increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
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Internal Base Clock tuning from 100MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz
increment
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PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz
increment
Overclocking Protection:
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ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall)
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Back Panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (Purple)
1 x PS/2 Mouse (Green)
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 audio jacks for 8-channel audio
Internal I/O connectors /
buttons / switches
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
3 x Chassis fan connectors (3 x 4-pin)
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
24-pin EATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12V power connector
System panel connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM connector
BIOS
64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
2.7, ACPI 2.0a Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12
PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serieal
Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
Accessories
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
1 x I/O Shield
1 x User Manual
Support DVD
Form factor
Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
User Manual
M5A97 LE R2.0
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboard
User Guide
Support DVD
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS I/O Shield
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may
vary with different models.
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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.
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Product introduction
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1.1
Special features
1.1.1
Product highlights
AMD® FX™Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 series CPU support
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3
cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features
dual-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 manufacturing process.
AMD® 970 Chipset
AMD® 970 Chipset is designed to support up to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0)
interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD®’s latest AM3+
and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 support
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of
2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3
architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.
AMD® SB950 Chipset
The AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data
transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface.
AMD Cool‘n’QuietTM Technology
This motherboard supports the AMD Cool‘n’QuietTM technology which monitors system
operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet
operating environment.
True USB 3.0 Support
Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 5.0 Gbps with USB 3.0–the latest connectivity standard.
Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers
data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support
With AMD® SB950 chipset natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage
interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides
enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology
AMD’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the
need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows
higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display
configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-
time 3D-rendered previews within AMD Vision Engine Control Center.
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M5A97 LE R2.0
1.1.2
DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV
Processing Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
TPU
Unleash your performance with AI Suite II utility. ASUS Auto tuning feature can intelligently
optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and the TurboV gives you the
freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to optimize performance under varied system
conditions.
EPU
The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by
detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC
components in real-time–helping save power and money!
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ASUS Exclusive Features
ASUS TurboV
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS TurboV offers you the adrenaline rush of real-time
overclocking without exiting or rebooting the OS. It also provides you with the ASUS OC
profiles for the best overclocking settings in different scenarios.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level
up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet
stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!
USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest
USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is
significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer
speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0
peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.
AI Suite II
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different
utilities.
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