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... to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 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...PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W...
... to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 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...PDIF Out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core AMD® 140W...
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.... Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the ... your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). It features dual-channel DDR3 memory...
.... Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 4800MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the ... your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). It features dual-channel DDR3 memory...
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... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 CPU socket AM3+ 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. MemOK!
... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 CPU socket AM3+ 3. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 10. MemOK!
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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.
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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.
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... DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team TR3X6G1866C9DVer4...Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7
... DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Team TR3X6G1866C9DVer4...Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7
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...; • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • •...8226; • 1.65 • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON ...
...; • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • •...8226; • 1.65 • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON ...
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...; • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR...
...; • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x DS - - 4GB ) CORSAIR...
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... 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 9 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS...
... 2GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - - DS - - - Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 9 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS - - DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS...
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... configuration. • 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. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install...
... configuration. • 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. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install...
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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 PRO 2-25
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 PRO 2-25
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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 2-26 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 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.