Asus M5A97 R2.0 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
M5A97 R2.0 specifications summary ....................................................................... ix
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiii
Product introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 DIP (Dual Intelligent Processors) - TPU (TurboV Processing
Unit) & EPU (Energy Processing Unit) ........................................1-2
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-2
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-3
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-3
1.1.6 Other Features ............................................................................1-4
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-5
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-6
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-8
1.2.4 System memory ..........................................................................1-8
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-14
1.2.6 Onboard switches and buttons..................................................1-16
1.2.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................1-19
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-20
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-21
Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-4
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-8
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-9
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................2-10
2.1.7 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
2.2 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................2-12
2.2.1
USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-12
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13