Asus M5A97 Manual

Asus M5A97 Manual

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  • Page 1 M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi M5A97 PLUS specifications summary ............. vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed ..............1-1 Motherboard overview ..............1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 1-4 System memory ................1-8 Expansion slots ................
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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.
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Expansion slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots...
  • Page 7 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS My Logo 2...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    • 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 touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 10: Motherboard Overview

    1.2.2 Screw holes 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M5A97 PLUS Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    KBMS ATX12V USB78 USB56 USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO ® CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 8111F M5A97 PLUS PCIEX16 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 Super SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 ® SB950 PCI1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 PCI2 ALC887 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 64Mb BIOS PCI3 USB1314 USB1112 USB910 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 12: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    5. SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-17 6. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) 1-18 7. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 1-12 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-19 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-17 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD FX™ Series/Phenom™ II/ ® Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you usd a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M5A97 PLUS M5A97 PLUS CPU socket AM3+ Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 13 1.3.1 APU installation ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 14: Apu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 15 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 16: System Memory

    Overview 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 developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 M5A97 PLUS M5A97 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. •...
  • Page 17: Installing A Dimm

    • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 18: Expansion Slots

    To remove a DIMM Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
  • Page 19: Pci Slots

    OnChip EHCI 2 – – – – – shared – – OnChip OHCI 3 – – – – – – shared – OnChip EHCI 3 – – – – – – – shared OnChip OHCI 4 – – shared – – – – – ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-11...
  • Page 20: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M5A97 PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.
  • Page 21: Connectors

    Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Light Blue (Rear Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out panel) Front Speaker Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) — — — Side Speaker Out ASUS M5A97 PLUS 1-13...
  • Page 22 To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Serial port (COM). This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. PS/2 keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 23: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors (4-Pin Cpu_Fan, And 4-Pin Cha_Fan1/2)

    CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 M5A97 PLUS CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN M5A97 PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature.
  • Page 24: Atx Power Connectors (24-Pin Eatxpwr, 4-Pin Atx12V)

    Power OK -5 Volts PIN 1 +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# +3 Volts -12 Volts M5A97 PLUS +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.
  • Page 25: Digital Audio Connector (4-1 Pin Spdif_Out)

    Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 M5A97 PLUS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 M5A97 PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to AHCI mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows ® XP SP3 or later version.
  • Page 26: System Panel Connector (20-8 Pin F_Panel)

    System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED- SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS +HDD_LED- PWR_SW RESET M5A97 PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
  • Page 27: Usb 2.0 Connectors (10-1 Pin Usb910, Usb1112, Usb1314)

    AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A97 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition M5A97 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Azalia Front Panel item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of...
  • Page 28: Software Support

    ® ® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information...
  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
  • Page 30: Asus Ez Flash

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
  • Page 31: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 32 Insert the DOS‑bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer’s USB port. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Select the optical drive as the boot device. The DOS screen appears.
  • Page 33 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 34: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: •...
  • Page 35: Advanced Mode

    The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end‑users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press <F7>. ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 36: Submenu Items

    Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Navigation keys uick Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor...
  • Page 37: Scroll Bar

    You cannot select an item that is not user‑configurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. ASUS M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 38: Main Menu

    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. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
  • Page 39: Administrator Password

    To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-11...
  • Page 40: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking‑related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 41 DRAM O.C. profile, which applies different settings to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [DDR3‑1600MHz] [DDR3‑1800MHz] [DDR3‑1866MHz] [DDR3‑2000MHz] [DDR3‑2133MHz] [DDR3‑2200MHz] [DDR3‑2400MHz] The configuration options for the following sub‑items vary depending on the CPU/DIMMs you install on the motherboard. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-13...
  • Page 42 2.4.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.4.3 AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable AMD Turbo CORE technology.
  • Page 43: Dram Timing Control

    You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 2 to 10. DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing [Auto] You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 2 to 10. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-15...
  • Page 44 DRAM READ to READ Timing [Auto] You can key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 2 to 10. DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 2.4.12 DRAM Driving Control The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs...
  • Page 45 CPU voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-17...
  • Page 46: Advanced Menu

    2.4.16 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.200000V to 2.800000V with a 0.00625V interval. 2.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.200000V to 2.200000V with a 0.006250V interval.
  • Page 47: Cpu Configuration

    Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Warm Boot RAM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the data reusing in RAM after warm boot to speed‑up boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-19...
  • Page 48: South Bridge

    Memory Clear [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Clear function control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole.
  • Page 49: Usb Configuration

    USB support is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-21...
  • Page 50: Onboard Devices Configuration

    USB Single Port Control Allows you to set SB USB options. USB PORT 1~6 [Enabled] Allow you to enable or disable the individual USB port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the function.
  • Page 51 Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and System [Enabled] Time will become user‑configurable with set values. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-23...
  • Page 52: Monitor Menu

    2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support.
  • Page 53 Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-25...
  • Page 54 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [30] Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 Chassis Fan1 /2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 55: Boot Menu

    [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-27...
  • Page 56 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed.
  • Page 57 Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-29...
  • Page 58: Secure Boot

    Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect ®...
  • Page 59 Append DBX from file Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time‑based authenticated variable. ASUS M5A97 PLUS 2-31...
  • Page 60: Boot Option Priorities

    • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.
  • Page 61: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 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 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2...
  • Page 62: Exit Menu

    This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the UEFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one...
  • Page 63: Appendices

    Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. M5A97 PLUS...
  • Page 64: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 65: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555...
  • Page 66 Appendices...

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