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...27 ASUS O.C. Profile...3-27
3.9 3.10
Exit menu...3-28 Updating BIOS...3-29 3.10.1 3.10.2 3.10.3 ASUSUpdate...3-29 ASUS EZ Flash 2...3-32 ASUS BIOS Updater...3-33
Software support
4.1 4.2 Installing an operating system...4-1 Support DVD information...4-1 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 Running the support DVD...4-1 ...
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...® Option ROM utility...5-3 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS...5-6 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...5-6 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation...5-7 Using a USB floppy disk drive...5-8
Creating a RAID driver disk...5-6
Multiple GPU support
AMD® CrossFireX™ ...
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..., and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ... Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® ... additional information and for product and softwareupdates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ...
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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 ...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 DriversASUS utilities ASUSUpdate Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
Manageability Accessories...
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... retailer to get the correct memory modules. Due to the memoryaddress limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be...a 32-bit Windows OS. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. c) • For more details, refer to ...
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... and audio port definitions.
Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driverinstallation. USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports...
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...is set to [IDE].
[IDE]
[IDE]
• •
For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI... OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode.
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When the SATA Port1-Port 4 and the SATA Port5-Port 6 ...
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... ASUSUpdate is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
• • ASUSUpdate requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
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...1. From the ASUSUpdate screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next.
Model Name
M5A97LER2.0
Version
0302
Release Date
07/02/2012
2.
Select the ASUS...
Release Date
07/02/2012
3.
Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next.
Model Name
M5A97LER2.0
Version
0302
Chapter 3
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Release Date
07/02/2012
Chapter 3:...
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4.1 Installing an operating system
®
This motherboard supports Windows XP/ 64-bit XP/ ...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
•
4
Motherboardsettings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this... the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
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... computer: 1. 2. 3. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Driversinstallation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. Click Utilities ... to the softwaremanual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV ...
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... experience. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar.
• • Ensure to install the LANdrivers before using this function. Network iControl is only supported under Windows® 7 and can only support the onboard LAN.
Network iControl
Using EZ Start
EZ Start ...
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4.3.10
ASUSUpdate is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
ASUSUpdate
Launching ASUSUpdate
To launch ASUSUpdate... BIOS to file Save the BIOS file to another file or a USBstorage device for later use.
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Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Before ...
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Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the motherboard 1. 2. From the BIOS file field, click Browse to locate the BIOS file. From the Picture File field, ...
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... configurations
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® AudioDriver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audiosoftware is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek ...
Set default device buttons Connector settings Analog and digital connector status
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Configuration ...
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... array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to ... hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver ... or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
RAID definitions
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5.2
A floppy 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.
• ... creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due...174;: Start Windows®.
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert...
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... screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. 2. 3. 4. During the OS installation, click LoadDriver to allow you to select the installation media containing ... from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
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... > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows 7/Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select your current graphics card driver/s. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your computer. For Windows 7/Vista, select Uninstall.
Before you begin
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... your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
Installing the device drivers
6.1.5
After installing your graphics cards ...: Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center.
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