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...-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to 4800 MT/s; 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: .../ SB950 Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. 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 CPU ...
...-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to CPU spec., AMD 100 series CPUs support up to www.asus.com or this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to 4800 MT/s; 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: .../ SB950 Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. 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 CPU ...
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...USB 3.0 - AMD® 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is optimized 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 is designed to support up ... bus. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+ / AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates...
...USB 3.0 - AMD® 970 chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is optimized 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 is designed to support up ... bus. AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors This motherboard supports AMD® AM3+ / AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates...
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... 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. CPU socket AM3+ 3. 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
... 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. CPU socket AM3+ 3. 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
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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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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL ...M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. 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...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS G.SKILL ...M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. 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...
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... • Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 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. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP...
... • Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 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. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP...
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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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) 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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x DS - - 2GB ) CORSAIR...
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...; • 1.65 • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part 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 - - - Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP...
...; • 1.65 • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part 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 - - - Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP...
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... CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial...
... CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial...
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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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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. 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.