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...at the back panel) ASMedia USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back I/O - M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ series processors up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and ...Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, ...
...at the back panel) ASMedia USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back I/O - M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ series processors up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and ...Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, ...
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... FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. AMD® 970 Chipset AMD®...architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance...
... FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. AMD® 970 Chipset AMD®...architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz to provide excellent system performance...
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... overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS USB3_12 EATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN EPU ASM 1042 SPDIF_O2 5 USB56 SOCKET AM3+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (...MemOK! 6 AUDIO AMD® 970 CHA_FAN1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 2 EATXPWR Super I/O TPU PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power M5A97 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 7 SB950 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 8 SB_PWR 32Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 CLRTC...
... overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KBMS USB3_12 EATX12V CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN EPU ASM 1042 SPDIF_O2 5 USB56 SOCKET AM3+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (...MemOK! 6 AUDIO AMD® 970 CHA_FAN1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16_1 2 EATXPWR Super I/O TPU PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS477 Lithium Cell CMOS Power M5A97 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 AMD® SATA6G_5 7 SB950 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI1 8 SB_PWR 32Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 PCI2 COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78 CLRTC...
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switch 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. Serial port connector (... LED (DRAM_LED) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-18 2-19 2-4 2-5 2-15 2-14 2-16 2-15 2-20 2-13 2-17 2-16 2-17 2-18 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 2-3
switch 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. Serial port connector (... LED (DRAM_LED) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-18 2-19 2-4 2-5 2-15 2-14 2-16 2-15 2-20 2-13 2-17 2-16 2-17 2-18 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 2-3
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M5A97 M5A97 CPU socket AM3+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
M5A97 M5A97 CPU socket AM3+ Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD® FX™ Series / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M5A97 2-7 Timing CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • •...; • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA ...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M5A97 2-7 Timing CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • •...; • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA ...
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... • - - - 1.65 • • - - - - • • Team T3D1288 RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS G.SKILL...; • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB...
... • - - - 1.65 • • - - - - • • Team T3D1288 RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS G.SKILL...; • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB...
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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 2-21
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 2-21
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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 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. 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 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.