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Asus M5A97 SI User Manual

Asus M5A97 SI User Manual (132 pages)

AMD 970/SB950 Chipset

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 19.24 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
6
Federal Communications Commission Statement
6
Notices
6
Electrical Safety
7
Safety Information
7
About this Guide
8
Conventions Used in this Guide
9
M5A97 EVO Specifications Summary
10
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

13
- Welcome
  13
- Package Contents
  13
- Special Features
  14
  - Product Highlights
    14
  - Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
    14
  - ASUS Exclusive Features
    15
  - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
    16
  - Asus Ez Diy
    16
  - Other Special Features
    17
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

19
- Before You Proceed
  19
- Motherboard Overview
  20
  - Motherboard Layout
    20
  - Layout Contents
    21
  - Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    22
  - System Memory
    23
  - Memory Configurations
    24
  - Expansion Slots
    32
  - Jumper
    34
  - Clear RTC RAM
    34
  - Onboard Switches
    35
  - Memok! Switch
    35
  - Onboard Leds
    38
  - Internal Connectors
    40
    
    Front Panel Audio Connector
    43
    
    System Panel Connector
    46
- Building Your Computer System
  47
  - Additional Tools and Components to Build a PC System
    47
  - CPU Installation
    48
  - CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
    49
  - DIMM Installation
    52
  - Motherboard Installation
    53
  - ATX Power Connection
    55
  - SATA Device Connection
    56
  - Front I/O Connector
    57
  - Expension Card Installation
    58
  - Rear Panel Connection
    59
  - Audio I/O Connections
    61
- Starting up for the First Time
  63
- Turning off the Computer
  63
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

65
- Knowing BIOS
  65
- BIOS Setup Program
  65
  - EZ Mode
    66
  - Advanced Mode
    67
    
    Menu Items
    68
    
    Submenu Items
    68
    
    Scroll Bar
    68
    
    Navigation Keys
    68
    
    General Help
    68
    
    Configuration Fields
    68
- Main Menu
  69
  - Administrator Password
    70
  - User Password
    70
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  71
- Advanced Menu
  77
  - CPU Configuration
    78
  - North Bridge Configuration
    79
  - SATA Configuration
    80
  - USB Configuration
    82
  - CPU Core On/Off Function
    83
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    83
  - Serial Port Configuration
    84
  - Apm
    85
- Monitor Menu
  86
- Boot Menu
  88
- Tools Menu
  89
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    89
  - ASUS SPD Information
    90
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    91
- Exit Menu
  92
- Updating BIOS
  93
  - ASUS Update Utility
    93
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    96
  - ASUS BIOS Updater
    98
Chapter 4: Software Support

101
- Installing an Operating System
  101
- Support DVD Information
  101
  - Running the Support DVD
    101
  - Obtaining the Software Manuals
    102
- Software Information
  103
  - AI Suite II
    103
  - Digi+ Vrm
    104
  - Turbov EVO
    105
  - Cpu Ratio
    106
  - Epu
    109
  - FAN Xpert
    110
  - Probe II
    111
  - Sensor Recorder
    112
  - Ai Charger
    113
  - Monitor
    114
  - System Information
    115
  - Audio Configurations
    116
- RAID Configurations
  117
  - RAID Definitions
    117
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    118
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    118
  - AMD ® Option ROM Utility
    119
    
    Creating a Raid Volume
    120
    
    Deleting a Raid Configuration
    121
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  122
Chapter 5 Multiple GPU Technology Support

127
- ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  127
  - Requirements
    127
  - Before You Begin
    127
  - Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards
    128
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    129
  - Enabling the ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
    129
  - Asus Contact Information
    131

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