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Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA User Manual

Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA
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Motherboard
970 PRO GAMING/AURA

Table of Contents

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Asus 970 PRO GAMING/AURA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
System bus rate4.8 GT/s
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile
Processor thermal power (max)125 W
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB950
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
LAN controllerIntelĀ® I211-AT
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeUEFI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots2
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of SATA II connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Cables includedSATA
Bundled softwareASUS Utilities
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Product Introduction Overview

Before Installation Precautions

Safety and preparation steps before installing motherboard components.

CPU and Memory Installation

Guidelines for installing the CPU and system memory modules.

BIOS Information and Configuration

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Procedures for updating and managing the system's BIOS.

Key BIOS Menus: Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot

Configuration options for overclocking, advanced settings, monitoring, and boot.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Procedures to prevent electrical hazards during system handling.

Operational Safety Instructions

Best practices for safe operation and installation of the motherboard.

Package Contents and Product Specifications

Motherboard Package Contents

List of items included in the motherboard retail package.

970 PRO GAMING/AURA Specifications Summary

Key technical specifications of the ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA motherboard.

Detailed Product Introduction

Before You Proceed with Installation

Essential precautions before installing motherboard components.

CPU Installation and Setup

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Information

Information about the compatible CPU socket and installation.

System Memory Installation

Expansion Slots and Cards

Jumpers and Switches Configuration

Motherboard Connectors and Headers

Detailed Internal Connector Information

SATA Storage Interface

System Panel and M.2 Slot

BIOS Management and Updates

EZ Update Utility for BIOS and Drivers

Using EZ Update for automatic motherboard software and BIOS updates.

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for BIOS Updates

Updating the BIOS directly from the BIOS setup menu.

BIOS Recovery and DOS Updater

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Recovery

Recovering the BIOS from corruption using support media.

BIOS Setup Program Guide

Entering the BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup utility during system startup.

BIOS Main Menu Options

Ai Tweaker Menu: Overclocking

CPU, Memory, and Frequency Settings

Adjusting CPU, NB, and memory frequencies for performance tuning.

Overclocking Control Options

Settings for CPU ratio, Turbo CORE, and spread spectrum.

Advanced BIOS Settings: Power and DRAM

DIGI+ Power Control Features

Configuring power delivery features for CPU and VRM.

DRAM Timing and Driving Control

Adjusting DRAM timings and driving strength for memory performance.

Advanced BIOS Settings: CPU and SATA

Advanced BIOS Settings: USB and Core Control

Advanced BIOS Settings: Devices and Power Management

Monitor Menu for System Status

Temperature and Voltage Monitoring

Displaying CPU, motherboard temperatures, and system voltages.

Boot Menu for System Boot Configuration

BIOS Tool Menu Utilities

BIOS Update Utilities (EZ Flash 2)

Accessing ASUS EZ Flash 2 and other BIOS update tools.

Exiting BIOS Setup Options

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