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... recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support...up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard;...
... recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support...up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard;...
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...highlights AMD® Socket AM3+; It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to boost system performance. AMD® 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is compatible with any chassis. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility...your system memory to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to get high quality images. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, ...
...highlights AMD® Socket AM3+; It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to boost system performance. AMD® 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is compatible with any chassis. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility...your system memory to 4800MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to get high quality images. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, ...
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...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-4 2-26 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-23 2-22 2-18 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-23 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-24 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. TPU switch 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. switch 7. IEEE ... power LED (SB_PWR) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! CPU socket AM3+ 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-4 2-26 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-23 2-22 2-18 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-23 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-24 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. TPU switch 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. switch 7. IEEE ... power LED (SB_PWR) 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. MemOK! CPU socket AM3+ 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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... • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( ... DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-7 T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...
... • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( ... DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-7 T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 ...
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...Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP)...1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD...
...Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP)...1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x DS N/A - 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP...; - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - ...
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x DS N/A - 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP...; - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - ...
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Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 9 DS - - 9 DS - - - Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) ...
Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 9 DS - - 9 DS - - - Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) ...
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.... • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM... into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13
.... • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM... into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-29
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-29
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.