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M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Black @x4 speed) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 ... system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek®...
M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Black @x4 speed) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 ... system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek®...
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... 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® 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 AMD®'s latest...
... 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® 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 AMD®'s latest...
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...Motherboard 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...! 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...
...Motherboard 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...! 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...
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Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. MemOK! AM3+ CPU Socket 4. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 6. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL...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. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12.
Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. MemOK! AM3+ CPU Socket 4. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 6. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL...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. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 12.
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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 - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendors Part No.
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...8226; - - - - • • 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. T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 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 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • ...
...8226; - - - - • • 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. T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 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 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • ...
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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 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 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.
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 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 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.