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... up to 4800 MT/s; With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU...
... up to 4800 MT/s; With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. **D ue to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M5A97 EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB IEEE 1394 AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU...
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...manufacturing process. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent... system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is compatible with a real-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The M5A97 EVO... Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3+;
...manufacturing process. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is optimized with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent... system performance and overclocking capabilities. It is compatible with a real-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The M5A97 EVO... Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3+;
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...USB 3.0 connector (19-1 pin USB3_34) 8. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU socket AM3+ 3. EPU switch 6. TPU switch 10. Serial... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-4 2-26 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-23 2-22 2-18 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-23 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-24 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO...
...USB 3.0 connector (19-1 pin USB3_34) 8. AMD® SB950 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [gray]) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU socket AM3+ 3. EPU switch 6. TPU switch 10. Serial... port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-27 2-4 2-26 2-5 2-19 2-17 2-23 2-22 2-18 2-16 2-28 2-25 2-23 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-24 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 EVO...
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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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...; • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz 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 EVO 2-7 Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability...
...; • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz 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 EVO 2-7 Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability...
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...) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Team Team Chip NO. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No.
...) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Team Team Chip NO. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No.
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... KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 • •...8226; • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
... KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 • •...8226; • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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...24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.7 ... Brand Chip NO. DS - - 8 DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Timing - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No.
...24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.7 ... Brand Chip NO. DS - - 8 DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Timing - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No.
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...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 AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install...Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • •...
...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 AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install...Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1067 MHz capability for the latest QVL. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • •...
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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 2-30 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 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information