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...only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or 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 ... up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; ...
...only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. *** R efer to www.asus.com or 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 ... up to 8-core AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology (by CPU type) Supports 32nm CPU * C ompatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; ...
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... memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to high speed connectivity. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with a...to support up to the hardto-reach rear I/O. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in ...
... memory that features data transfer rates of 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1800 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to high speed connectivity. The M5A97 EVO affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with a...to support up to the hardto-reach rear I/O. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in ...
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU socket AM3+ 3. 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. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. System panel..., USB1112, USB1314) 14. 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
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU socket AM3+ 3. 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. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. System panel..., USB1112, USB1314) 14. 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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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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... DDR3 2000MHz 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 Size SS/ DS A-...8226; • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent ...
... DDR3 2000MHz 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 Size SS/ DS A-...8226; • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent ...
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...• 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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Timing ... • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP...
...• 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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Timing ... • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.5 • 1.5 • 1.6 • • M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP...
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...- • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS -... 2GB ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB ( 4x DS - - 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - 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.
...- • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-9 G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS - - 2GB) G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x DS -... 2GB ) GEIL GVP38GB1600C8QC(XMP) 8GB ( 4x DS - - 2GB ) KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - 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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... information DS - - DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - - DS - - - DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing -
... information DS - - DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - - DS - - - DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 9-9-9 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8-8-8 DS - - 8 DS - - 9 DS - - - DS Asint DS - 3128M8-GJ1D - - 9 DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - Chapter 2 M5A97 EVO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing -
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... configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both... the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3...
... configuration. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-13 We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both... the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3...
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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 EVO 2-29
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 EVO 2-29
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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 Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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. 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.