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... audio module in the front panel to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M5A87 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to...
... audio module in the front panel to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M5A87 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ ...100 series processors AMD® 140W CPU support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to...
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... motherboards! ASUS M5A87 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with...
... motherboards! ASUS M5A87 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with...
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... efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. It is enhanced with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the current bus systems. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is optimized with an...
... efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. It is enhanced with AMD's latest AM3 multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the current bus systems. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is optimized with an...
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..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN AUDIO AAFP asmedia ASM1042 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1_1 ICS 9LPRS483 AMD® 870 M5A87 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 2 EATXPWR AMD® SB850 Lithium ... 1. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-29 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M5A87 1-7 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-21 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. switch 7. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G1~6) 1-23 ...
..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) CHA_FAN AUDIO AAFP asmedia ASM1042 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1_1 ICS 9LPRS483 AMD® 870 M5A87 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 Super I/O PCI1 PCI2 2 EATXPWR AMD® SB850 Lithium ... 1. Core Unlocker LED (02LED1) 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 1-29 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-25 ASUS M5A87 1-7 DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-21 8. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. switch 7. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G1~6) 1-23 ...
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...triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M5A87 M5A87 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Socket lever Ensure that the ... Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in ...
...triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M5A87 M5A87 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Socket lever Ensure that the ... Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in ...