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... 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with no need to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom... and advanced monitoring through enabling VRM spread spectrum. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-3
... 6+2 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency modulation with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with no need to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom... and advanced monitoring through enabling VRM spread spectrum. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS M5A97 EVO 1-3
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...Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address ...512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to... OS can support up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of...
...Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address ...512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to... OS can support up to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of...
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... modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as one (1) ...Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into slots ...
... modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as one (1) ...Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. We suggest that you install the modules into slots ...
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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 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.