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M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (gray) 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) ..., Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture *Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet...
M5A97 EVO R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0,1,5 and 10 support (gray) 1 x ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports (red) ..., Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture *Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **Due to www.asus.com or user manual for AMD® Phenom™II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD 140W CPU Support AMD Cool 'n' Quiet...
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... Product highlights AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 4800 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™... AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 /1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 PCI Express...
... Product highlights AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 4800 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™... AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. Dual-Channel DDR3 2133 (O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333 /1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that enhances system performance. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-1 PCI Express...
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... 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. button 8. DirectKey button 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 25. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; EPU LED (O2LED3) 6. TPU Switch 13 TPU LED (O2LED2) 14. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 22. MemOK! Serial...
... 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 26. button 8. DirectKey button 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 25. AM3+/AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; EPU LED (O2LED3) 6. TPU Switch 13 TPU LED (O2LED2) 14. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 22. MemOK! Serial...
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... 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket...
... 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-9 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket...
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...the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency ...�W��i�n�d�o�w�s��O��S�. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the memory... 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-...
...the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the CPU spec., AMD AM3 100 series CPUs support up to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency ...�W��i�n�d�o�w�s��O��S�. Chapter 1 ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the memory... 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Any excess memory from the higher-...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.