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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 AMD® FX™ series processors up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Blue... @x16 speed; Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel (blue) (continued on the next page) ASUS Noise Filter AMD® ...
M5A97 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ series processors up to DDR3 1066MHz. Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Blue... @x16 speed; Optical S/PDIF Out port at back panel (blue) (continued on the next page) ASUS Noise Filter AMD® ...
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...™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. It is also backward compatible with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check...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 a real-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center....
...™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. It is also backward compatible with AMD®'s latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check...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 a real-time 3Drendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center....
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... 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 (...MemOK! 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 CLRTC...
... 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 (...MemOK! 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 CLRTC...
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...) 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
...) 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. AM3+ CPU Socket 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
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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 Super Talent W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-10-9-27 - - - 10-10-10 - 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.5 1.65 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...
...; • • • ASUS M5A97 2-7 Super Talent W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-10-9-27 - - - 10-10-10 - 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.5 1.65 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...
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...• • • • • • • • • • • • M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24 1.65 ... W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage 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. Chip NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6-8-6-24 1.65 ... W1866UX2G8(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M5A97 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - -...
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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 2-21
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 2-21
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 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 Chapter 2 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.
Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. 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 Chapter 2 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.