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M5A97 R2.0 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 DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at ...-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports optical S/PDIF out interface at mid-board for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 8-core, compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek 887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
M5A97 R2.0 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 DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at ...-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Supports optical S/PDIF out interface at mid-board for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 8-core, compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek 887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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Installation tools and components 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. xiii
Installation tools and components 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. xiii
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... 3D settings, and check the effects with less power consumption. It is compatible with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to get high ...natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. M5A97 R2.0 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 4800MT/s...with any chassis. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for both the front and...
... 3D settings, and check the effects with less power consumption. It is compatible with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to get high ...natively supports the next generation SATA 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate and PCI Express 2.0 interface. M5A97 R2.0 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 4800MT/s...with any chassis. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for both the front and...
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... With its easy and user-friendly interface, you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and...
... With its easy and user-friendly interface, you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for fast, yet stable clock speeds, and...
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...load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment....QVL. Install a maximum of the following: - For effective use a more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may operate at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory ...
...load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. M5A97 R2.0 1-9 Chapter 1 The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment....QVL. Install a maximum of the following: - For effective use a more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may operate at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory ...
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...SS 2GB SS 4GB DS 4GB DS 4GB DS - - - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as 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. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-13 Prtriot RiDATA RiDATA SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG NANYA S-POWER...
...SS 2GB SS 4GB DS 4GB DS 4GB DS - - - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as 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. DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 1 M5A97 R2.0 1-13 Prtriot RiDATA RiDATA SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG NANYA S-POWER...
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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! 1 2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. 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! 1 2 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.