User guide

ASUS M5A97 1-3
Chapter 1
ErP ready
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP
requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirements in regards to energy
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-
efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
1.3.2 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!
1.3.3 ASUS Innovative Design
MemOK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe
settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and
running in no time.
1.3.4 ASUS unique features
ASUS Power Solutions
ASUS Power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and
energy consumption.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking
capability.
Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to
different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different
geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer
exible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.