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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 DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard ...® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue at x16 mode,black at x4 m��o�d...
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 DDR3 1066MHz. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS Noise Filter 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at midboard ...® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue at x16 mode,black at x4 m��o�d...
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...speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is ...-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3+; The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check ...
...speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Front Panel USB 3.0 Support ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support which is ...-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1.3 Special features Chapter 1 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3+; The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check ...
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... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU socket AM3+ 3. 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 2-3
... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU socket AM3+ 3. 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 2-3
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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. 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.
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...) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Chip 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 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS... Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
...) 2GB DS Chip Brand Team Chip 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 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS... Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. T3D1288RT-20 Timing 9-11-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 1.65 2 1.65 1.65 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM...
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...(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 - • Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • •...
...(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 - • Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • •...
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...Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB...( 3x DS N/A - 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON 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...8226; • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9
...Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB...( 3x DS N/A - 4GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON 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...8226; • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9
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... - - 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 ... 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - - Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2...
... - - 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 ... 1.65 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Timing - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - - Size Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2...
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... • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON...inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB...
... • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON...inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB...
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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 Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.